GCC - Dates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Date Market Size in GCC
After two years of decline, the GCC date market increased by X% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated a pronounced 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Date Production in GCC
In value terms, date production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.
Saudi Arabia (X tons) remains the largest date producing country in GCC, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, date production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Oman (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Saudi Arabia amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Oman (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).
The average date yield totaled X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The yield figure 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the date yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
The date harvested area shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, reducing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to date production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.
Date Exports
Exports in GCC
In 2022, shipments abroad of dates decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The total export volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.
In value terms, date exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.
Exports by Country
Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) dominates exports structure, together comprising X% of total exports. Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.
In value terms, the largest date supplying countries in GCC were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.
Among the main exporting countries, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.
Date Imports
Imports in GCC
In 2022, approx. X tons of dates were imported in GCC; approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, date imports stood at $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
Imports by Country
The United Arab Emirates prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Kuwait (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Oman (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to date imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Kuwait (X%), Oman (X%) and Qatar (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kuwait, Oman and Qatar increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dates in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.
In the United Arab Emirates, date imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kuwait (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, date import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the date market in GCC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in GCC, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in GCC
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
- HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
- Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Harvested Area, By Country, 2023
- Harvested Area, By Country, 2012-2023
- Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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