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reduced appetite, slower growth, and in at high densities of 80-100kg/m . This demonstrates the view of these manufac-
extreme cases, cause death to the host high biomass contributes to the effi- turers as the potential market grows for
by loss of osmotic control (skin flukes) or ciency of production. However, at these this segment.
anoxia (gill flukes). Regular treatments densities, any issue such as power out-
include hydrogen peroxide baths or pra- age, oxygen supply, water exchange will The main obstacle for faster future de-
ziquantel. These treatments are expen- have immediate consequences. Hence, velopment of Yellowtail aquaculture is
sive and are stressful for the fish. Other alarms, backups and redundancy of sys- the lack of juvenile supply in the region.
environmental issues such as ‘red tide’ tems should be an important consider- A commercial hatchery which can sup-
can also influence cage culture (of any ation during the system’s design. ply juveniles, year-round, may present
species). a good business opportunity in the Gulf
Summary region.
Using RAS eliminates these issues and
if managed correctly, RAS should pre- Yellowtail kingfish aquaculture is cur-
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Moreover, on-going expenditures such Yellowtail kingfish RAS feed. This trend
as electricity and oxygen are higher for
RAS compared to sea cages. However, Comparative growth (grams) of different marine culture species
cheaper electricity (as Gulf countries
are enjoying from) coupled with solar Years Sea bream Sea bass Turbot S. lalandi
electricity may significantly reduce this
expenditure. 1 100-300 150-200 300-500 1,500-2,500
Over the past several years, RAS tech- 2 300-500 200-350 1000-1200 3,000-4,000
nology has advanced to an industrial
scale. Yellowtail kingfish can be cultured 3 600-800 500-700 2000-2500 5,000-6,000

GCC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES MARKET ANALYSIS

The GCC Fruit and Vegetable Market the demand rise in imports, thereby con-
are poised to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% tributing to the market’s growth in the
during the forecast period. forecast period.
• The rise in the population is increas- GCC Fruits and Vegetables
ing the food security preferences in Market Trends
GCC countries, so people are becoming This section covers the major market
inclined toward foods with readily avail-
able nutrients. Fruits and vegetables are trends shaping the GCC Fruits & Vege-
tables Market according to our research
rich sources of required vitamins and
minerals daily. The population is growing experts:
at a faster pace. For instance, according Increased Demand for Fruits
to the GCC Stat, the number of people • Along with this, most of the countries
in 2022 will be 59.56 million, increasing in the GCC region are not self-sufficient Higher disposable incomes tend to
from 57.6 million in 2020. This population in terms of fruits and vegetables. The shift consumers from a carbohydrate-
growth is giving rise to consumption. climatic conditions are not suitable for based staple diet to a nutrition-rich one.
cultivating fruits and vegetables, result- The rising level of education and health
• Additionally, the retail sale of fruits ing in lesser yields. Hence, the countries awareness among a significant popula-
and vegetables in the region increased primarily depend on imports to satiate tion is leading to more fruit and vegeta-
due to consumer preferences toward their domestic demands. For instance, ble-inclusive diets. Due to the increasing
consuming healthy diets to boost immu- 2021, according to the ITC trade map, awareness regarding health issues, con-
nity. The rise in awareness due to the in- the implications of fruits to Saudi Arabia sumers from powerful countries in GCC,
crease in obesity and cardiovascular dis- accounted for 25,669 metric tons in 2021, such as Saudi Arabia and the United
ease patterns in the GCC region pushes an increase from 25,493 metric tons in Arab Emirates, etc., prefer healthier and
them towards healthier eating habits. 2020. Thus, the dependency on imports more nutritious food containing high-
This healthier consumption habit is in- is raising the import volume. Therefore, quality nutrition, which in turn is driving
creasing the demand for quality fruits the increase in the population caters to the production in these countries.
and vegetables.
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