United Arab Emirates: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the rye market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -42.4% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a prominent increase. Rye consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Rye Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, rye production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of rye in the United Arab Emirates stood at less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, 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 rye production in the United Arab Emirates stood at less than X ha, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Rye Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Rye exports from the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 354% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 8,854% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rye exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 11,784%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for rye exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, rye exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Yemen (X tons), with a 21% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar amounted to -16.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+16.0% per year) and Yemen (-16.1% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for rye exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Yemen ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar amounted to -12.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (-22.2% per year) and Bahrain (-13.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rye export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -19.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 182% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Armenia (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rye Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X tons of rye were imported into the United Arab Emirates; which is down by -60.8% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,217%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, rye imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 3,500% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest rye supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, rye imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at +37.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+13.8% per year) and the United States (+18.8% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rye to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India totaled +50.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+13.6% per year) and the United States (+10.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rye import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 31% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 173%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+49.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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