United Arab Emirates: Apple Market Overview 2021

Apple Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

For the fifth consecutive year, the apple market in the United Arab Emirates recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. Overall, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Apple consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2020, shipments abroad of apples decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the sixth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, apple exports dropped markedly to $X in 2020. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tonnes) was the main destination for apple exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India totaled +X%.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the key foreign market for apple exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to India amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average apple export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -X% per year.

Apple Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2020, purchases abroad of apples decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple imports fell to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tonnes), New Zealand (X tonnes) and the U.S. (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of apple imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Italy, France, Spain and Serbia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), South Africa ($X) and China ($X) were the largest apple suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the U.S., Italy, France, Spain and Serbia, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Serbia (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 apple import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per tonne) and New Zealand ($X per tonne), while the price for South Africa ($X per tonne) and Serbia ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for apples in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of apple consumption was China (43M tonnes), comprising approx. 48% of total volume. Moreover, apple consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (4.4M tonnes), tenfold. Turkey (3.7M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.1% share.

What are the largest producers of apples in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of apple production was China (44M tonnes), comprising approx. 49% of total volume. Moreover, apple production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (5.1M tonnes), ninefold. Turkey (3.7M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of apples to the United Arab Emirates?

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In value terms, the largest apple suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were New Zealand ($25M), South Africa ($18M) and China ($16M), together comprising 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by the U.S., Italy, France, Spain and Serbia, which together accounted for a further 43%.

What are the leading importers of apples from the United Arab Emirates?

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In value terms, India ($3.4M) remains the key foreign market for apple exports from the United Arab Emirates.

What is the average export price for apples in the United Arab Emirates?

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In 2020, the average apple export price amounted to $678 per tonne, reducing by -17.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for apples in the United Arab Emirates?

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In 2020, the average apple import price amounted to $1,074 per tonne, picking up by 7.5% against the previous year.