United Arab Emirates: Spinach Market 2024

Spinach Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the spinach market in the United Arab Emirates was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Spinach Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, spinach production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a mild 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, production decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of spinach in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average spinach yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The spinach harvested area in the United Arab Emirates totaled X ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. In general, the harvested area recorded a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The spinach harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

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Spinach Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas shipments of spinach decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, spinach exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Oman (X kg) was the main destination for spinach exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, spinach exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nigeria (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kuwait (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for spinach exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Maldives, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Maldives (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spinach export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 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 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Spinach Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, spinach imports into the United Arab Emirates soared to X tons, jumping by X% against 2021. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, spinach imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest spinach supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, spinach imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Pakistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of spinach to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average spinach import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform