United Arab Emirates: Dried Prune Market 2024

Dried Prune Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The dried prune market in the United Arab Emirates totaled $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Dried prune consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dried Prune Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, dried prune production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Dried prune production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Dried Prune Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X tons of dried prunes were exported from the United Arab Emirates; approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons) was the main destination for dried prune exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, dried prune exports to Bangladesh exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Free Zones (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Oman (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bangladesh totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Free Zones (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

In value terms, Free Zones ($X), Oman ($X) and Bangladesh ($X) constituted the largest markets for dried prune exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Kuwait, Armenia, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Bahrain, Qatar, Pakistan, Iran and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average dried prune export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dried Prune Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Dried prune imports into the United Arab Emirates totaled X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dried prune imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), France (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of dried prune imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports. Iran, Spain, Chile and Guinea-Bissau lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dried prunes to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Guinea-Bissau, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Guinea-Bissau (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dried prune import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Guinea-Bissau ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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