The demand for grapefruits in the United Arab Emirates is forecasted to decline steadily from 2024 to 2028. Specifically, the estimated demand for 2024 stands at 5.63 thousand metric tons, decreasing year-on-year to 5.37 thousand metric tons in 2025, 5.11 thousand metric tons in 2026, 4.85 thousand metric tons in 2027, and finally reaching 4.61 thousand metric tons in 2028. This series of data represents a consistent downward trend.
Based on the provided figures, the variation for each upcoming year compared to the previous year has been:
- 2024-2025: -4.62%
- 2025-2026: -4.84%
- 2026-2027: -5.09%
- 2027-2028: -4.95%
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five years from 2024 to 2028 averages around -5%. For contextual understanding, the demand in 2023 was slightly above 5.63 thousand metric tons, indicating the start of the declining trend in 2024.
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in consumer preferences, health trends, and import-export policies that might affect grapefruit demand. Additionally, innovations in agriculture and supply chain dynamics could also play a crucial role in shaping future grapefruit consumption in the UAE.
