Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the United Arab Emirates - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the United Arab Emirates
4. Exports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the United Arab Emirates

Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s amounted to $6.4 per unit, shrinking by -65.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $18 per unit in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($20 per unit), while the price for Tunisia ($1.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+36.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s stood at $20 per unit in 2022, which is down by -17% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $52 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($22 per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($14 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (+20.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s imported into the United Arab Emirates surged to 71K units, with an increase of 689% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s skyrocketed to $458K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 256%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) to the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

1. Tunisia (46.1K units)
2. South Africa (12.3K units)
3. Czech Republic (3.6K units)
4. Syrian Arab Republic (3.4K units)
5. Thailand (1.3K units)
6. Egypt (0.8K units)
7. United States (0.6K units)

Exports of Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) in the United Arab Emirates

For the fourth consecutive year, the United Arab Emirates recorded growth in overseas shipments of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s, which increased by 4.1% to 282 units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of reptiles; live (including snakes and turtles)s fell to $5.8K in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $6.7K, and then declined in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Reptiles; Live (Including Snakes and Turtles) from the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

1. Taiwan (Chinese) (172.0 units)
2. Hong Kong SAR (42.0 units)
3. Japan (24.0 units)
4. South Korea (24.0 units)
5. Ireland (18.0 units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform