GCC Fruits & Vegetables Market: Production, Trade, Consumption, Market Size, Growth, Competition and Forecast (2019-2024) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "GCC
Fruits and Vegetables Market - Production, Trade, Consumption, Market
Size, Growth, Competition and Forecast (2019 - 2024)" report
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The total food consumption in GCC is expected to reach 52.3 million
metric ton by 2021. The fruit market in the region reached 20,051 metric
ton in 2016, is expected to grow at 5.6% YoY, till 2024. Vegetable
market in GCC reached 1,495,882 metric ton in 2016, is expected to grow
at a CAGR of 3.6% till 2024.

The increase in consumption of fruits and vegetables is attributed to
the growing expatriate population and the economic prosperity of the
region. Among the GCC countries, UAE has the highest expatriate
population; about 85.5% are non-nationals of UAE. The same phenomenon is
seen in all the GCC countries.

New Developments

• The Federation of UAE Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced its
  plans to increase the agricultural investments overseas.
• To improve food security in UAE, the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise
  Development invested USD 35.4 million for developing 130 farms.
• In a goal to achieve food security in Bahrain, the Government of
  Agriculture and Marine Resources in Bahrain agreed to sign a MoU with
  a Malaysian company, for knowledge sharing.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

Conditions in the GCC countries are unfavorable for the cultivation of
most fruits and vegetables. Out of the total area available, only about
1.7% is arable. Due to this, the domestic production levels are low, and
most of the consumption is met by imports from various countries. Due to
the growing consumption of fruits and vegetables, the GCC countries
tried to boost the agricultural output by increasing productivity so
that they could be self-sufficient. The GCC countries could not continue
with this level of production due to the scarcity of water resources,
which in-turn increased these countries' reliance on the import of
fruits and vegetables. Due to the water issue, the GCC countries'
domestic production will never be able to satisfy its domestic
consumption.

Opportunities

The signing of the GAFTA and other free trade agreements will open up
different avenues of trade and procurement. GAFTA is expected to boost,
both intra GCC, as well as intra MENA trade. The governments of the GCC
countries have undertaken several food security initiatives in the form
of farming policies that encourage private investments in the
agricultural sector. The governments started implementation of policies,
which phase out domestic production of plants that need high amounts of
water. This makes GCC the perfect market for exporters of fruits and
vegetables. After recent land privatization law, passed by the African
government, most of the governments of the GCC countries have invested
in obtaining land in Africa and producing fruits and vegetables for the
country. Many private organizations are trying to follow the same model,
as the demand for fruits and vegetables is high in the GCC countries.

Market Segmentation

The agricultural market in Iran is segmented by type of products into
fruits and vegetables. These are sub-segmented into onions, potatoes,
tomatoes, garlic, cauliflower, cucumber, cabbage, beans, eggplant,
lemons, apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, strawberry, watermelon,
grapefruit, dates, and olives.

About the Market

• PESTLE Analysis (Overview): Macro market factors pertinent to the
  region.
• Market Definition: Main, as well as associated/ancillary components
  constituting the market.
• Key Findings of the Study: Top headlines about market trends & numbers.
• Drivers: What are the key factors driving growth in the market?
• Restraints: Most relevant threats and restraints which hinder the
  growth of the market?
• Opportunities: Sectors of high return or quick turn around on
  investment?
• Market Concentration: Porter's 5 Forces Analysis quantified by a
  comprehensive list of parameters.
• Market Share Analysis: Top players in the market (by value and volume).
• Company Profiles: Pertinent details about leading, high growth, and
  innovation-motivated stakeholders with contact, operations,
  product/service offerings, financials and strategies & insights.

Key Topics Covered

1. Introduction

1.1 Market Definition

1.2 Key Findings of the Study

2. Research Scope and Methodology

2.1 Study Deliverables

2.2 Study Assumptions

2.3 Research Methodology

2.4 Research Phases

3. Market Dynamics

3.1 Drivers

3.1.1 Rising Mutual Exports of Fruits and Vegetables in the Region,
especially in form of Re-Exports

3.1.2 Higher Consumption Demand from Increasing Health Conscious
Population

3.1.3 Growing Investments in the Horticulture Sector

3.1.4 Growing Number of Retail Chains, Providing Increasing
Accessibility to Consumers

3.2 Restraints

3.2.1 Adoption of Higher Quality Standards for Traded Fruits and
Vegetables and Resulting Control on Imports

3.2.2 Rising Concerns on Over-dependence on Imports

3.2.3 Shifting Consumption Patterns toward Meat and Dairy Products

4. Industry Analysis

4.1 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

5. Market Segmentation

5.1 UAE

5.2 Bahrain

5.3 Kuwait

5.4 Oman

5.5 Qatar

5.6 Saudi Arabia

6. International Trade & Price Scenarios

6.1 Onion

6.2 Potato

6.3 Tomatoes

6.4 Garlic

6.5 Cauliflower

6.6 Beans

6.7 Eggplant

6.8 Lemons

6.9 Apples

6.10 Bananas

6.11 Grapefruit

6.12 Dates

6.13 Cabbage

6.14 Watermelon

6.15 Mango

6.16 Chilies

6.17 Strawberries

7. Regional Analysis

7.1 PESTLE Analysis

7.2 Analysis of Ease of Doing Business

8. Competitive Analysis

8.1 Local Supply Ecosystem

8.2 List/Profile of Major Retailers

8.3 Strategies Adopted and Recent Events

9. Pricing Strategy

10. Supply Chain Analysis

10.1 Distribution Network & Retail Analysis

11. Government Policies

11.1 Criteria & Conditions

11.1.1 Sanitary & Phytosanitary Conditions

11.1.2 Packaging Requirements

11.1.3 Labelling Requirements

11.1.4 Import Regulations

11.2 Ministries Involved

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