United Arab Emirates: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The revenue of the vegetable market in the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. In general, vegetable consumption continues to indicate a strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable market attained its peak figure level in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Vegetable Production in the United Arab Emirates

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were produced in the United Arab Emirates; approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, vegetable production continues to indicate a modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the vegetable production reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the vegetable production stood at a somewhat lower level. Vegetable output in the United Arab Emirates indicated a mild growth, which was largely conditioned by a mild growth of the harvested area and a moderate downturn in yield figures.

In 2017, average yield of vegetables in the United Arab Emirates stood at X ton per ha, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable yield continues to indicate a moderate setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the vegetable yield attained its maximum level of X ton per ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, approx. X ha of vegetables were harvested in the United Arab Emirates; going down by -X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The United Arab Emirates vegetable harvested area peaked of X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports in the United Arab Emirates

In 2017, approx. X tons of vegetables were exported from the United Arab Emirates; flattening at the previous year. Overall, vegetable exports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The United Arab Emirates exports peaked of X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, vegetable exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, vegetable exports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The United Arab Emirates exports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Vegetable Exports by Country in the United Arab Emirates

The Netherlands (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Spain (X tons) and China (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of vegetables in 2017. France (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the U.S. (X%). The following exporters - India (X tons), Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Mexico ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total exports. China, the U.S., France, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Germany, India, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

China (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Export Prices by Country in the United Arab Emirates

In 2017, the vegetable export price in the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per ton, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the vegetable export price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for vegetables reached its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Italy ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports in the United Arab Emirates

Vegetable imports into the United Arab Emirates amounted to X tons in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, vegetable imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The United Arab Emirates imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable imports amounted to $X in 2017. Overall, vegetable imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the vegetable imports attained its peak figure level in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Vegetable Imports by Country in the United Arab Emirates

In 2017, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the major importers of vegetables, together generating X% of total imports. Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) took the mild share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to vegetable imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. France, Spain, the UK and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Belgium, the Netherlands and the U.S. decreased by -X%, -X% and -X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Canada, the Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Import Prices by Country in the United Arab Emirates

The vegetable import price in the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton in 2017, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, vegetable import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. The United Arab Emirates import price peaked of $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform