The forecast for apple demand in the United Arab Emirates indicates a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028. As of 2023, the demand stood at 130.11 Thousand Metric Tons. From 2024, the demand is expected to decrease by approximately 1.63% year-on-year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years shows an average annual decline of about 0.5%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts of global supply chain disruptions.
- Changes in consumer preferences towards other fruits or alternative snacks.
- Economic factors such as inflation and purchasing power.
- Government policies on import regulations and tariffs.
- Technological advancements in local apple production.
