United Arab Emirates: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The vegetable and melon market in the United Arab Emirates dropped remarkably to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Vegetable and melon consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, vegetable and melon production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables and melons in the United Arab Emirates stood at X tons per ha, almost unchanged from 2021. Overall, the yield indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, vegetable and melon yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average vegetable and melon yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables and melons production in the United Arab Emirates reached X ha, with an increase of X% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable and melon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

For the fourth year in a row, the United Arab Emirates recorded growth in overseas shipments of vegetables and melons, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable and melon exports from the United Arab Emirates, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Bahrain ($X) constituted the largest markets for vegetable and melon exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 vegetable and melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 South Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Vegetable and melon imports into the United Arab Emirates reduced to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Iran (X tons), India (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable and melon imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Egypt, Oman, Turkey, Jordan, Australia and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable and melon suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were India ($X), China ($X) and Iran ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Australia, Egypt, Pakistan, Jordan, Oman, Turkey and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 vegetable and melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, 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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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