United Arab Emirates: Tilapias Market 2022

Tilapias Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The tilapias market in the United Arab Emirates declined markedly to $X in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt decrease. Tilapias consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tilapias Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, tilapias production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tilapias Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of tilapias decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, tilapias exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) was the main destination for tilapias exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, tilapias exports to Iran exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kenya (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iran amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (+X% per year) and Oman (+X% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) remains the key foreign market for tilapias exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Iran amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kenya (+X% per year) and Oman (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tilapias export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Tilapias Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, tilapias imports into the United Arab Emirates contracted markedly to X tons, shrinking by -X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tilapias imports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tilapias to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tilapias imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-X% per year) and Thailand (-X% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tilapias to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average tilapias import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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