Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates - 2022

Contents:

  1. Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates
  4. Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce amounted to $2,558 per ton, surging by 162% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded buoyant growth. As a result, import price attained 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 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($3,848 per ton), while the price for Oman ($165 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce stood at $960 per ton in 2022, picking up by 138% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 154% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,517 per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Oman.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Oman amounted to -3.3% per year.

Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, purchases abroad of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce decreased by -73% to 3.3K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 7.1%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 12K tons, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce imports dropped notably to $7.7M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 3.9%.

Import of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Netherlands5.84.53.94.4-8.8%
Spain4.13.62.92.2-18.7%
Lebanon3.11.42.60.5-45.6%
Egypt1.00.51.10.4-26.3%
IndiaN/AN/A0.10.10.0%
Oman0.1N/AN/AN/A0%
Iran0.61.41.2N/A41.4%
Others0.10.10.1N/A0.0%
Total14.911.612.07.7-19.8%

Top Suppliers of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce to the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

  1. Spain (1319.1 tons)
  2. Netherlands (1133.9 tons)
  3. Lebanon (329.7 tons)
  4. Egypt (274.1 tons)
  5. Oman (162.1 tons)
  6. India (99.1 tons)

Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce decreased by -17.2% to 4.5K tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 475% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 5.4K tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce exports declined sharply to $1.6M in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 314% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $2.2M, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Export of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in the United Arab Emirates (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Oman0.10.41.91.5146.6%
Others0.10.10.3N/A73.2%
Total0.30.52.21.674.7%

Top Export Markets for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce from the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

  1. Oman (4.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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