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United Arab Emirates: Market for Roots and Tubers, nes 2022

Market Size for Roots and Tubers, nes in the United Arab Emirates

The roots and tubers, nes market in the United Arab Emirates was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2020, after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Exports of Roots and Tubers, nes

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2020, overseas shipments of roots and tubers, nes decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of roots and tubers, nes exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Oman ($X) were the largest markets for roots and tubers, nes exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide.

Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average roots and tubers, nes export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Oman ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Roots and Tubers, nes

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Roots and tubers, nes imports into the United Arab Emirates fell slightly to X tons in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against 2019 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, roots and tubers, nes imports amounted to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, showed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) were the main suppliers of roots and tubers, nes imports to the United Arab Emirates.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest roots and tubers, nes suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were India ($X), China ($X) and Sri Lanka ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

India recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average roots and tubers, nes import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Nigeria remains the largest roots and tubers, nes consuming country worldwide, accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, roots and tubers, nes consumption in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Ghana, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 8.1% share.
Nigeria constituted the country with the largest volume of roots and tubers, nes production, accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, roots and tubers, nes production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana, fivefold. Cote d'Ivoire ranked third in terms of total production with a 8.1% share.
In value terms, India, China and Sri Lanka were the largest roots and tubers, nes suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 79% of total imports.
In value terms, the largest markets for roots and tubers, nes exported from the United Arab Emirates were Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Oman.
The average roots and tubers, nes export price stood at $435 per ton in 2020, waning by -35.9% against the previous year.
The average roots and tubers, nes import price stood at $456 per ton in 2020, with an increase of 12% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for roots and tubers, nes in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 137 - Yams
  • FCL 136 - Taro (Cocoyam)
  • FCL 135 - Yautia (Cocoyam)
  • FCL 149 - Roots and tubers nes

Country coverage:

  • United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Type
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Type, 2024
    12. Exports and Growth, by Type
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Type
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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