United Arab Emirates: Grain Market Overview 2020

Grain Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The revenue of the grain market in the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. Overall, grain consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. The United Arab Emirates grain consumption peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Grain Production in the United Arab Emirates

Grain production in the United Arab Emirates totaled X tonnes in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, grain production continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the grain production attained their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the grain production failed to regain its momentum. Grain output in the United Arab Emirates indicated a strong increase, which was largely conditioned by a remarkable increase of the harvested area and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

In 2017, average yield of grain in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X tonne per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, grain yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the grain yield attained their peak level of X tonne per ha. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the grain yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017, approx. X ha of grain were harvested in the United Arab Emirates; growing by X% against the previous year. In general, grain harvested area continues to indicate a prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to grain production attained its maximum of X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Grain Exports in the United Arab Emirates

In 2017, exports of grain from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, grain exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the grain exports attained its maximum volume of X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, grain exports stood at $X in 2017. In general, grain exports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the grain exports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Grain Exports by Country in the United Arab Emirates

In 2017, the U.S. (X tonnes), distantly followed by Russia (X tonnes), Argentina (X tonnes), Ukraine (X tonnes), Australia (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) represented the main exporters of grain, together achieving X% of total exports. Romania (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Hungary (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of grain exports. At the same time, Romania (+X%), Ukraine (+X%), Russia (+X%), Brazil (+X%), Australia (+X%), Argentina (+X%), Germany (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. Hungary and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Romania (-X%), Australia (-X%), Argentina (-X%), Brazil (-X%), Ukraine (-X%) and Russia (-X%) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest grain supplier from the United Arab Emirates, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

In the U.S., grain exports contracted by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Argentina (+X% per year).

Grain Export Prices by Country in the United Arab Emirates

The grain export price in the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per tonne in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, grain export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, an increase of X% against the previous year. The United Arab Emirates export price peaked of $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in Canada ($X per tonne) and France ($X per tonne), while Argentina ($X per tonne) and Russia ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Australia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Grain Imports in the United Arab Emirates

In 2017, the amount of grain imported into the United Arab Emirates stood at X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, grain imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the grain imports reached their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, grain imports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, grain imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The United Arab Emirates imports peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Grain Imports by Country in the United Arab Emirates

The imports of the twelve major importers of grain, namely Japan, Mexico, China, Egypt, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Viet Nam, Algeria, the Netherlands, Indonesia and South Korea, represented more than third of total import.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Viet Nam (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest grain markets worldwide were Japan ($X), China ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Mexico, Indonesia, Spain, Italy, South Korea, Algeria, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Viet Nam and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Viet Nam (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Import Prices by Country in the United Arab Emirates

In 2017, the grain import price in the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X per tonne, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, grain import price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for grain reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the import prices for grain failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Indonesia ($X per tonne), while Viet Nam ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform