United Arab Emirates: Sour Cherry Market 2024

Sour Cherry Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the sour cherry market in the United Arab Emirates increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a strong increase. Sour cherry consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Sour Cherry Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, sour cherry production fell sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with a decrease of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average sour cherry yield in the United Arab Emirates totaled less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of sour cherries in the United Arab Emirates totaled less than X ha, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

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Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas shipments of sour cherries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) were the main destinations of sour cherry exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sour cherries exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Yemen ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($X 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 Oman (X%).

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X tons of sour cherries were imported into the United Arab Emirates; rising by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sour cherry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lebanon (X tons) constituted the largest sour cherry supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sour cherry imports from Lebanon exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Argentina (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Lebanon totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Lebanon ($X) and Iran ($X) appeared to be the largest sour cherry suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Iran, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Georgia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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