United Arab Emirates - Dates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Date Price in the United Arab Emirates - 2021

Contents:

  1. Date Price in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022
  2. Date Price in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022
  3. Date Exports in the United Arab Emirates
  4. Date Imports in the United Arab Emirates

Date Price in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022

The average date export price stood at $1,006 per ton in 2022, reducing by -3.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 32%. The export price peaked at $1,041 per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($1,688 per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($243 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 Sri Lanka (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date Price in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average date import price amounted to $775 per ton, with an increase of 3% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, date import price increased by +30.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $933 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained 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 the United States ($1,314 per ton), while the price for India ($90 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Date Exports in the United Arab Emirates

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of dates decreased by -21.9% to 204K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 13%.

In value terms, date exports declined dramatically to $205M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $272M, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Export of Date in the United Arab Emirates (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
India45.478.375.184.222.9%
Morocco50.432.461.457.04.2%
United Kingdom0.83.24.56.4100.0%
Sri Lanka7.47.07.65.3-10.5%
China1.40.71.23.535.7%
Tanzania0.60.40.70.914.5%
Indonesia9.110.911.0N/A9.9%
Oman14.010.84.6N/A-42.7%
Others89.485.110648.3-18.6%
Total219229272205-2.2%

Top Export Markets for Date from the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

  1. India (131.7K tons)
  2. Morocco (33.8K tons)
  3. China (8.0K tons)
  4. Sri Lanka (5.1K tons)
  5. United Kingdom (4.1K tons)
  6. Tanzania (3.6K tons)

Date Imports in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. 183K tons of dates were imported into the United Arab Emirates; flattening at the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, date imports expanded to $142M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +11.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Date in the United Arab Emirates (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Jordan3.64.05.859.6154.9%
IsraelN/A0.40.221.4631.4%
United States1.21.10.913.1121.8%
Egypt0.30.2N/A10.1222.9%
South Africa0.20.61.46.2214.1%
IndiaN/A0.10.12.4389.9%
Turkey0.1N/A0.11.2128.9%
Saudi Arabia65.855.582.5N/A12.0%
Pakistan20.533.029.5N/A20.0%
Others10.312.216.027.638.9%
Total10210713614211.7%

Top Suppliers of Date to the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

  1. Jordan (61.7K tons)
  2. India (27.0K tons)
  3. Israel (22.2K tons)
  4. South Africa (10.6K tons)
  5. Egypt (10.4K tons)
  6. United States (10.0K tons)
  7. Turkey (6.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the date market in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 577 - Dates

Country coverage:

  • United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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