Prepared or preserved pineapples market in the United Arab Emirates

Earlier Report Observations

The UAE market for prepared or preserved pineapples grew to 10 583 t in 2019, a rise that aligned with broad legislative updates improving the business climate for preserved foods. This period also saw UAE investment firms expanding agricultural production capacity globally, bolstering long-term supply security. However, market volume dropped to 7 284 t in 2020.

A strong rebound followed in 2021, with consumption reaching 12 088 t as the government enacted further legal changes to attract investment and safeguard intellectual property. The market then contracted sharply to 5 263 t in 2022 and edged down to 4 554 t in 2023, even while authorities introduced new competition regulations and trademark registrations surged, reflecting continued market activity.

Regulatory efforts continued in 2024 with a cabinet decision imposing stricter compliance penalties, and reported increases in trademark filings suggested sustained interest from brands in the UAE food sector.

Production prepared or preserved pineapples in the United Arab Emirates

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates ranked 18th globally in production volume of prepared or preserved pineapples.

Top producers of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved pineapples, 2017-2020

Production of prepared or preserved pineapples in the United Arab Emirates declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 2 908 tonnes, marking a sharp year-over-year decrease of 29.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 56.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -24.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of prepared or preserved pineapples production in the United Arab Emirates dropped for the third year in a row. In 2020, production was valued at 2 612 thousand US dollars, representing a 19.9% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value declined by 59.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -25.8%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved pineapples from the United Arab Emirates

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, the United Arab Emirates exported 7 134 tonnes of prepared or preserved pineapples, showing a solid decrease of 14.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 46.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 43.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 10.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Iran was the dominant buyer of prepared or preserved pineapples from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for 72.1% of total exports in volume, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

Export value of prepared or preserved pineapples from the United Arab Emirates declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 6 410 thousand US dollars, a reduction of 2.3% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 50.3%, equating to an annualized rate of -20.8%.

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

During 2017-2020, Iran dominated the export structure in value terms, absorbing 73.3% of total flows, while numerous minor partners accounted for the rest.

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 prepared or preserved pineapples to the United Arab Emirates

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 11 009 tonnes, then peaked in 2017, with a 3.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports stood at 11 511 tonnes, a 22.0% year-over-year fall. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 68.4%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 34.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand remained the dominant source for imports in volume, holding an 81.3% share of total flows, with the remainder fragmented across other markets.

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

In 2020, the United Arab Emirates imported prepared or preserved pineapples valued at 10 000 thousand US dollars, a 5.2% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 55%, with a compound annual growth rate of -23.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 415 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 63.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 31.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand was the dominant source for imports in value terms, with a 74.4% share of total flows, and the remainder distributed among various minor partners.

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