United Arab Emirates: Pear Market 2023

Pear Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the pear market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -13.5% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pear Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the amount of pears exported from the United Arab Emirates shrank to X tons, waning by -14.6% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 352%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, pear exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 509%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for pear exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 23% share of total exports. Moreover, pear exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman amounted to +18.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+187.0% per year) and Maldives (+4.7% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for pears exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Maldives ($X), with a 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman stood at +30.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Maldives (+6.5% per year) and India (+166.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pear export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 73%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pear Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, imports of pears into the United Arab Emirates fell to X tons, with a decrease of -13.3% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 477% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pear imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 527% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of pear imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of +29.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pears to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lebanon ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa stood at +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+41.6% per year) and Spain (+0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pear import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 8.7%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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