Key Market Indicators
Emirati fruit production is projected to decline from 313,720 metric tons in 2023 to approximately 251,900 metric tons by 2028. This represents an average annual decrease of 3.5%. Historical data since 1966 indicate that the country's fruit supply has been falling by an average of 3.8% year on year. In the global ranking for 2023, the United Arab Emirates stood at the 112th position, with the Central African Republic surpassing it with a production of 313,720 metric tons. Leading the global fruit production rankings are India, Brazil, and Mexico, holding the second, third, and fourth spots respectively.