United Arab Emirates: Pulses Market 2025

Pulses Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

After three years of growth, the pulses market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Pulses Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, pulses production shrank markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X,600%. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pulses yield in the United Arab Emirates amounted to less than X kg per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in the United Arab Emirates stood at less than X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Pulses Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

For the fourth year in a row, the United Arab Emirates recorded growth in overseas shipments of pulses, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, pulses exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Djibouti (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total exports. Iran, Canada, Oman, Yemen, Italy, Qatar, Kuwait, Kenya, India and Sri Lanka lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pulses exported from the United Arab Emirates were Iran ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Djibouti ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Pakistan, Canada, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Yemen, India, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Kenya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

For the fourth consecutive year, the United Arab Emirates recorded growth in supplies from abroad of pulses, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulses imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest pulses supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), twofold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Canada stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pulses import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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