United Arab Emirates: Kiwi Fruit Market 2022

Kiwi Fruit Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the kiwi fruit market in the United Arab Emirates, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a temperate expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Kiwi Fruit Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, kiwi fruit production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

In 2021, the average kiwi fruit yield in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at less than X kg per ha, leveling off at 2020. Overall, the yield continues to indicate 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of kiwi fruit production in the United Arab Emirates stood at less than X ha, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Kiwi Fruit Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas shipments of kiwi fruit decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, kiwi fruit exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for kiwi fruit exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, kiwi fruit exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India totaled +X%.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for kiwi fruit exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average kiwi fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+X%).

Kiwi Fruit Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, supplies from abroad of kiwi fruit was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kiwi fruit imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of kiwi fruit imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports. Greece and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Italy ($X) and Chile ($X) were the largest kiwi fruit suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Greece and China, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +X%, 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 kiwi fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, kiwi fruit import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform