1.63% of total GCC lands are suitable for cultivation of crops, which accounts for 257 million hectares of total land in GCC. The land area in agriculture in GCC is low owing to over grazing, urbanization, industrialization and scarcity of water, which is estimated to aggravate by 2035. The highest growth in agriculture in GCC is witnessed by UAE.
Growth in Fruits Sector in GCC country mainly in UAE.
GCC fruits sector is growing rapidly. The major growth is seen in UAE, were production volume of fruits is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period. The area harvested under fruits in UAE is estimated to increase to 111.7 thousand hectare in 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 2% during the forecast period. The Consumers are willing to pay premium for an assortment of produces, offering fitness, quality, flavor and convenience. The major fruits grown in UAE are banana, grapes, strawberry, cherry and raspberry.
Bridging the Food Gap- Shifting from Grain to Meat
GCC government are increasing the agricultural production by acquiring the land abroad for cultivation. The GCC nations are acquiring farmlands abroad, especially in countries that have untapped land and water resources and nations which are geographically and culturally close. GCC governments is also encouraging adoption of modern irrigation and dry farming, which can sustainably cater for some of the local demand for agricultural products. A growing population and economic prosperity are driving the demand for agricultural produce in the various country of GCC. As income levels rise, GCC nations are matching a global shift from grains to animal produce. This transition in turn is putting an increasing drain on the land resources.
Industry Trends
Major Key Players are, Americana Group, Emke Group, ENOC Retail, Al Dhara
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Growth in Fruits Sector in GCC country mainly in UAE.
GCC fruits sector is growing rapidly. The major growth is seen in UAE, were production volume of fruits is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period. The area harvested under fruits in UAE is estimated to increase to 111.7 thousand hectare in 2023, witnessing a CAGR of 2% during the forecast period. The Consumers are willing to pay premium for an assortment of produces, offering fitness, quality, flavor and convenience. The major fruits grown in UAE are banana, grapes, strawberry, cherry and raspberry.
Bridging the Food Gap- Shifting from Grain to Meat
GCC government are increasing the agricultural production by acquiring the land abroad for cultivation. The GCC nations are acquiring farmlands abroad, especially in countries that have untapped land and water resources and nations which are geographically and culturally close. GCC governments is also encouraging adoption of modern irrigation and dry farming, which can sustainably cater for some of the local demand for agricultural products. A growing population and economic prosperity are driving the demand for agricultural produce in the various country of GCC. As income levels rise, GCC nations are matching a global shift from grains to animal produce. This transition in turn is putting an increasing drain on the land resources.
Industry Trends
- In March 2017, Emke group plans to expand its hypermarket chain Lulu in Saudi Arabia.
Major Key Players are, Americana Group, Emke Group, ENOC Retail, Al Dhara
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- Value Chain Analysis
- Supply Chain Analysis
- Import Analysis
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Research Scope and Methodology
3. Market Dynamics
4. Industry Analysis
5. Market Segmentation
6. International Trade & Price Scenarios
7. Regional Analysis
8. Competitive Analysis
10. Supply Chain Analysis
11. Government Policies
Methodology
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