United Arab Emirates: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The pumpkin market in the United Arab Emirates reduced notably to $X in 2022, dropping 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. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, pumpkin production contracted sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pumpkin (squash and gourds) in the United Arab Emirates rose slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, surging by X% on 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average pumpkin yield remained at a lower figure. 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 pumpkin (squash and gourds) production in the United Arab Emirates declined to X ha, which is down by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X tons of pumpkin (squash and gourds) were exported from the United Arab Emirates; increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pumpkin exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X.2%, saw 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 average pumpkin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 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 remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Oman (X tons), Iran (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of pumpkin imports to the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for X% of total imports. South Africa, Spain, Bangladesh and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest 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, pumpkin import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Bangladesh ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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