United Arab Emirates: Tomato Ketchup Market 2024

Tomato Ketchup Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

After two years of growth, the tomato ketchup market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -9.3% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Ketchup Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, tomato ketchup production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 123%. Tomato ketchup production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Ketchup Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, exports of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces from the United Arab Emirates dropped slightly to X tons, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato ketchup exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +26.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 26%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato ketchup exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Rwanda, Mauritius, Armenia, Mozambique, Fiji, Singapore and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mozambique (with a CAGR of +115.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for tomato ketchup and tomato sauces exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Jordan totaled +26.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+35.2% per year) and Tanzania (+11.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato ketchup export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

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 Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 Mozambique (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Ketchup Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas purchases of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces decreased by -6.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato ketchup imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato ketchup imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 47% share of total imports. Italy, Spain, the UK and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +32.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest tomato ketchup suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 42% share of total imports. Italy, the UK, Spain and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +25.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tomato ketchup import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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