Fruit and vegetable juices market in the United Arab Emirates

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the fruit and vegetable juice market in the UAE decreased from 100.1 million liters in 2018 to 62.3 million liters in 2020, with a sharp contraction in 2020 as imports fell by over 50 million liters while domestic production rose.

In 2021, the launch of a new naturally sweetened juice product by Star company supported further production growth to 89.4 million liters, but market volume continued to decline to 60.5 million liters due to rising exports. Market volume fell further to 36.0 million liters by 2023, even as production stabilized around 77-78 million liters.

In 2024, directives were issued to create the largest food market in Dubai to enhance competitiveness and attract investment, while the Al Ittihad cooperative reported increased sales of vegetables and fruits, highlighting a focus on local consumption and market infrastructure.

Production fruit and vegetable juices in the United Arab Emirates

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of fruit and vegetable juices, 2017-2020

World map of production of fruit and vegetable juices, 2017-2020

Fruit and vegetable juice production in the United Arab Emirates increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 81 260 thousand liters, marking an 8.8% rise compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 10.1%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 3.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 73 516 thousand liters, with that year also seeing the largest decline of 18.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020, K l

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of fruit and vegetable juices in the United Arab Emirates was 64 575 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate decrease of 8.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 22.5%, averaging an 8.2% annual decline. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 at 19.0%, while the largest increase was observed in 2019 with a 4.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Arab Emirates in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports fruit and vegetable juices from the United Arab Emirates

Exports in kind, M l

The export volume of fruit and vegetable juices from the United Arab Emirates declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 122.6 million liters, down 5.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 29.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020, M l

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates exported fruit and vegetable juices to a diverse range of partner countries. Oman accounted for 26.9% of exports in volume, Iraq for 12.9%, and Iran for 8.7%. Together, these three countries represented just 48.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of fruit and vegetable juice exports from the United Arab Emirates fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 97.5 million US dollars, a 20.0% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 39.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The export structure in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified, with Oman contributing 22.9% of export value, Iran 13.0%, and Iraq 11.8%. Combined, these three countries made up 47.8% of total flows, and no single country held a clearly dominant position.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in value, 2017-2020

Imports fruit and vegetable juices to the United Arab Emirates

Imports in kind, M l

Fruit and vegetable juice imports into the United Arab Emirates dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 103.7 million liters, showing a sharp decline of 32.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 41.5%, with an annualized rate of 16.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia was the leading source for imports in volume, accounting for 55.3% of the total. Thailand followed with 8.1%, and Bangladesh with 4.2%. Together, these three countries formed the main cluster, representing 67.5% of import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The import value of fruit and vegetable juices in the United Arab Emirates declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value was recorded at 117.4 million US dollars, indicating a 24.4% year-over-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 39.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia remained the primary source for imports in value terms, holding 48.7% of the total. Thailand accounted for 6.1%, and the Netherlands for 5.7%. These three countries together represented 60.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in value, 2017-2020