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United Arab Emirates: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The sorghum market in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption posted resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sorghum Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, shipments abroad of sorghum decreased by -6.7% to X tons, falling for the eighth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 351%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sorghum exports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 257%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for sorghum exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, sorghum exports to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda amounted to +59.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and Canada (+195.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for sorghum exported from the United Arab Emirates were Rwanda ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Canada ($X), together comprising 77% of total exports.

Canada, with a CAGR of +319.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 sorghum export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 109%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($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 Nigeria (+109.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sorghum Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, imports of sorghum into the United Arab Emirates expanded remarkably to X tons, growing by 14% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 243% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sorghum imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 287%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest sorghum supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, sorghum imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at +16.3%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India totaled +22.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sorghum import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 84%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sorghum in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sorghum consumption in 2021 were China, Nigeria and Ethiopia, together comprising 35% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of sorghum in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of sorghum production in 2021 were the United States, Nigeria and Ethiopia, together comprising 36% of global production. These countries were followed by Mexico, India, China, Sudan, Brazil, Niger, Burkina Faso, Argentina, Mali and Cameroon, which together accounted for a further 46%.

What are the leading suppliers of sorghum to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of sorghum to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ukraine, with a 7.7% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of sorghum from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, Canada remains the key foreign market for sorghum exports from the United Arab Emirates.

What is the average export price for sorghum in the United Arab Emirates?

In 2021, the average sorghum export price amounted to $757 per ton, picking up by 197% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sorghum in the United Arab Emirates?

The average sorghum import price stood at $414 per ton in 2021, picking up by 85% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sorghum market 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 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 83 - Sorghum

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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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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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. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: 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, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024