United Arab Emirates: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

After two years of decline, the root and tuber market in the United Arab Emirates increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Root And Tuber Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, root and tuber production contracted markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Root and tuber production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in the United Arab Emirates declined rapidly to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of roots and tubers production in the United Arab Emirates soared to X ha, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Root and tuber exports from the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted pronounced growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, root and tuber exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for root and tuber exported from the United Arab Emirates were Saudi Arabia ($X), Oman ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Qatar ($X per ton) and Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, root and tuber imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of root and tuber to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, root and tuber imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Lebanon (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Pakistan totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest root and tuber suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Egypt ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Lebanon ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average root and tuber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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