Potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets market in the United Arab Emirates

Earlier Report Observations

The market for potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets in the United Arab Emirates showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. It expanded from 9 896 t in 2018 to a peak of 11 291 t in 2022, but this growth was interrupted by declines in 2020, 2021, and most sharply in 2023.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, rising to over 10 800 t in 2022 before falling back to 9 659 t in 2023. Changes in production levels were the main factor influencing total market volume, while trade flows of imports and exports provided some offsetting effects year to year.

The overall market size ended the period at 9 750 t in 2023, slightly below its 2018 starting point, reflecting a cycle of expansion and contraction rather than a clear trend.

Production potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets in the United Arab Emirates

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates ranked as the 15th largest global producer of potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets.

Top producers of potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets, 2017-2020

World map of production of potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets, 2017-2020

Potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets production in the United Arab Emirates grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 9 938 tonnes, up 2.6% from 2019. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 9 554 tonnes, which also saw the steepest decline of 4.8%.

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

Exports potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets from the United Arab Emirates

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of decline, potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets exports from the United Arab Emirates rebounded. In 2020, exports totaled 927 tonnes, a modest increase of 9.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 66%, with an annualized decline of 30.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 846 tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 at 49.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Qatar, Oman, and Iran remained the primary destinations for potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets exports from the United Arab Emirates. Qatar accounted for 23.5% of exports in kind, Oman for 22.8%, and Iran for 21.1%, together making up 67.4% of total exports.

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, K $ US

After a two-year downturn, potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets exports from the United Arab Emirates in value terms rose. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 365 thousand US dollars, a significant jump of 45.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 span, exports decreased by 10.7%, with an annualized decline of 3.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 628 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 35.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Iran, Afghanistan, and Oman were the key export partners in value terms for potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets from the United Arab Emirates. Iran represented 22.2% of exports in value, Afghanistan 16.5%, and Oman 12.4%, collectively accounting for 51.1% of total export flows.

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 potato flour, flakes, granules and pellets to the United Arab Emirates

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets imports into the United Arab Emirates declined. In 2020, imports stood at 1 509 tonnes, a substantial decrease of 23.6% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 4.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.4%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 1 976 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 17.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Arab Emirates in kind, 2017-2020, t

An analysis of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diverse distribution across multiple markets. France, Lebanon, and Belgium were the top sources, with France contributing 23.3% of imports in kind, Lebanon 13.5%, and Belgium 12.9%. Together, they accounted for 49.7% of total imports, while the remaining 50.3% came from various other partners.

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, K $ US

After two years of expansion, potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets imports into the United Arab Emirates in value terms contracted. In 2020, imports totaled 3 521 thousand US dollars, a slight decline of 2.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 35.4%, with an annualized increase of 10.6%. The peak value was in 2019 at 3 604 thousand US dollars, and the largest rise was in 2018 at 26.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Lebanon were the leading sources for potato flour, flakes, granules, and pellets imports into the United Arab Emirates in value terms, together accounting for 52.2% of total imports.

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