A balanced diet must include fruits and vegetables because they offer a variety of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients that promote general health and wellbeing. Fruits are usually the seed-bearing structures of blooming plants, and they taste sweet or sour. They include a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, such as melons, apples, oranges, bananas, berries, and grapes. Fruits are a good source of antioxidants including flavonoids and carotenoids, as well as vitamins like potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin A. They are well-known for helping heart health, boosting the immune system, and lowering the risk of chronic illnesses like diabetes and cancer.
UAE Fruits And Vegetables Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Drivers:
United Arab Emirates is one of the GCC's most important agricultural markets. The United Arab Emirates' fruit and vegetable market is primarily driven by customer preferences for nutrient-dense food, attempts to ensure food security, and a major shift to greenhouse farming practices. Growing health consciousness, rising disposable incomes, and more urbanization are all contributing to an increasingly nutrient-dense organic food product. In addition, the business offers chances to produce value-added products like dates, fruit juices, smoothies, salads, packed and pre-cut fruits and vegetables, and so on, to cater to the convenience-oriented consumer base.
Challenges:
The United Arab Emirates' fruit and vegetable sector has a lot of internal and external issues to address. A major challenge is the harsh environment of the country, which limits the types of produce that can be grown there and necessitates a significant reliance on imports. Because of this reliance, the market is vulnerable to changes in global supply networks, geopolitical tensions, and weather patterns, all of which can have an impact on pricing and availability. Agricultural self-sufficiency is aided by government initiatives, although issues with arable land and water scarcity also limit local production.
Impact of COVID-19 on UAE Fruits And Vegetables Market
The COVID-19 epidemic has had a significant impact on the fruit and vegetable market in the United Arab Emirates, leading to several challenges and changes. At first, the imposition of restrictions and confinement measures to stop the virus's spread led to a shortage of workers and administrative difficulties that affected industry and the supply chain. Supply chains became unbalanced, causing shortages in some areas and delays in the delivery of fresh goods. Furthermore complicating matters, the outbreak also brought about alterations in consumer preferences and behavior. Concerns about safety and hygiene led to a shift toward packaged and processed items, which had an impact on the fresh produce industry.
UAE Fruits And Vegetables Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players are; Emirates Fruit Company, Fresh Express LLC, Al Jazeera Vegetables & Fruits Trading, Green Belt Group of Companies, Green Giant (B&G Foods), NRTC Group, Al Dahra BayWa LLC, Barakat Quality Plus, Arabian Farms Development Co., Al Ain Farms For Livestock Production, Others.
UAE Fruits And Vegetables Market Segmentation:
By Vegetable: Based on the Vegetable, UAE Fruits And Vegetables Market is segmented as; Tomato, Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Lettuce.
By Fruit: Based on the Fruit, UAE Fruits And Vegetables Market is segmented as; Strawberry, Raspberry, Others.
By Region: This research also includes data for Eastern Region, Western Region, Southern Region, Northern Region.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.