United Arab Emirates: Whole Fresh Milk Market 2024

Whole Fresh Milk Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The whole fresh milk market in the United Arab Emirates reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Whole Fresh Milk Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, whole fresh milk production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Whole Fresh Milk Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas shipments of whole fresh milk were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, whole fresh milk exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Togo (X tons) were the main destinations of whole fresh milk exports from the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 47% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +294.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for whole fresh milk exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 6.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Benin, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden totaled +195.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+239.2% per year) and Benin (+56.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average whole fresh milk export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Sweden (-2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Whole Fresh Milk Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of whole fresh milk imported into the United Arab Emirates reduced dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -38.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, whole fresh milk imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of whole fresh milk imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 31% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +197.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest whole fresh milk suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Denmark ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 32% share of total imports. Poland, France, the UK and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +176.4%, 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

The average whole fresh milk import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 125% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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