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Fresh Food in the United Arab Emirates

Published Dec 05, 2025
Length 70 Pages
SKU # EP20639466

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Fresh food sales continued to see strong and steady growth in total volume terms in 2025, supported by a growing focus on healthy living, traceable ingredients, and an increase in tourism. While supply challenges remain, the United Arab Emirates is investing in new technology, local production, and trade agreements in order to meet demand and increase its levels of self-sufficiency.

Euromonitor International's Fresh Food in United Arab Emirates report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data in volume terms 2020-2024, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market – be they new product developments, consumption patterns and distribution data. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.


Product coverage: Eggs, Fish and Seafood, Fruits, Meat, Nuts, Pulses, Starchy Roots, Sugar and Sweeteners, Vegetables.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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70 Pages
Fresh Food in the United Arab Emirates
Euromonitor International
December 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
FRESH FOOD IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Fresh food sales on the rise as consumers pursue healthier lifestyles
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Fresh food in 2025: The big picture
Price sensitivity and busy lifestyles impact consumer shopping behaviour
Focus shifts to sustainable and reliable supply chains for key fresh foods
WHAT’S NEXT?
Supply chain stability will be key to growth over the forecast period
The shift towards healthier lifestyles should benefit fresh food sales
The United Arab Emirates set to be a benchmark for a modern fresh food ecosystem
CHANNELS
Price competitiveness and sustainability key features of the retail market
Online sales evolving thanks to increasing speed and efficiency
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 3 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 4 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 6 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 7 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 8 Retail Distribution of Fresh Food by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 9 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 13 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 14 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
MEAT IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Fresh meat remains a staple of the local diet despite economic pressures
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Consumers trade down but stay loyal to fresh meat
Consumers willing to pay more for trusted and traceable meat
WHAT’S NEXT?
Premiumisation anchored in trust, traceability and sustainability
Convenience-led innovation gaining momentum
Summary 2 Major Processors of Meat 2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 15 Total Sales of Meat by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 16 Total Sales of Meat by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 17 Retail Sales of Meat by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 18 Retail Sales of Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 19 Retail Sales of Meat by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 20 Retail Sales of Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 21 Retail Sales of Meat by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Meat by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Meat by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Meat by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 25 Forecast Retail Sales of Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 26 Forecast Retail Sales of Meat by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 27 Forecast Retail Sales of Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
FISH AND SEAFOOD IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Strong and steady supply chain supports healthy growth in fish and seafood
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Local aquaculture and reliable imports anchor price stability and food security
Clean-label convenience and provenance add value to the market
WHAT’S NEXT?
E-commerce set to play a bigger role in the growth of fresh fish and seafood
Format innovation helps narrow the convenience gap with frozen fish and seafood
Summary 3 Major Processors of Fish and Seafood 2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 28 Total Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 29 Total Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 30 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 31 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 32 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 33 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 34 Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 35 Forecast Total Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Total Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 37 Forecast Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 38 Forecast Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 39 Forecast Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 40 Forecast Retail Sales of Fish and Seafood by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
PULSES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Pulses retain their appeal as a healthy staple in the local diet
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Private label expansion and dual-sourcing cushion price volatility
Clean label convenience spurs everyday consumption
WHAT’S NEXT?
Private label and diversified imports helping to safeguard affordability
Convenience formats and wellness cues drive growth
Summary 4 Major Processors of Pulses 2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 41 Total Sales of Pulses by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 42 Total Sales of Pulses by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 43 Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 44 Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 45 Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 46 Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 47 Retail Sales of Pulses by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 48 Forecast Total Sales of Pulses by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 49 Forecast Total Sales of Pulses by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 50 Forecast Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 51 Forecast Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 52 Forecast Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 53 Forecast Retail Sales of Pulses by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
VEGETABLES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Improvements in the local supply chain paying dividends for vegetables
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Local hydroponics and controlled-environment farming boosts supply resilience
From fresh produce to ready-to-eat solutions: vegetables gain everyday relevance
WHAT’S NEXT?
Supermarket private label lines expected to redefine value in fresh produce
Local hydroponics and controlled farming strengthening supply stability
Summary 5 Major Processors of Vegetables 2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 54 Total Sales of Vegetables by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 55 Total Sales of Vegetables by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 56 Retail Sales of Vegetables by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 57 Retail Sales of Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 58 Retail Sales of Vegetables by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 59 Retail Sales of Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 60 Retail Sales of Vegetables by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 61 Forecast Total Sales of Vegetables by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 62 Forecast Total Sales of Vegetables by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 63 Forecast Retail Sales of Vegetables by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 64 Forecast Retail Sales of Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 65 Forecast Retail Sales of Vegetables by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 66 Forecast Retail Sales of Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
STARCHY ROOTS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Starchy roots remains a key staple with new trends adding interest
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Potatoes retain leadership as population growth and foodservice drives demand
Cassava gains traction through tapioca and bubble tea applications
WHAT’S NEXT?
Diversified sourcing and emerging local farming to strengthen food security
Convenience and health-led positioning driving innovation in sweet potatoes
Summary 6 Major Processors of Starchy Roots 2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 67 Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 68 Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 69 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 70 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 71 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 72 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 73 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 74 Forecast Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 75 Forecast Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 76 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 77 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 78 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 79 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
FRUITS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Orange shortage hits sales but demand for fruits remains robust in 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Global orange shortage drives up prices impacting imports and sales
Fresh fruits benefits from continuous focus on health and wellness
WHAT’S NEXT?
Diversified sourcing and free-trade agreements strengthen import resilience
Health and wellness to drive demand for premium and functional fruits
Summary 7 Major Processors of Fruits 2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 80 Total Sales of Fruits by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 81 Total Sales of Fruits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 82 Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 83 Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 84 Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 85 Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 86 Retail Sales of Fruits by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 87 Forecast Total Sales of Fruits by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 88 Forecast Total Sales of Fruits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 89 Forecast Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 90 Forecast Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 91 Forecast Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 92 Forecast Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
NUTS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Nuts remains a popular snack and ingredient
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Smaller packs and private label gain ground as price sensitivity deepens
Clean label snacking and foodservice integration sustain category momentum
WHAT’S NEXT?
Smaller packs and hybrid snack bars could shape the future of the market
Healthification and quality assurance could deliver premiumisation amid rising input risks
Summary 8 Major Processors of Nuts 2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 93 Total Sales of Nuts by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 94 Total Sales of Nuts by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 95 Retail Sales of Nuts by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 96 Retail Sales of Nuts by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 97 Retail Sales of Nuts by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 98 Retail Sales of Nuts by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 99 Retail Sales of Nuts by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 100 Forecast Total Sales of Nuts by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 101 Forecast Total Sales of Nuts by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 102 Forecast Retail Sales of Nuts by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 103 Forecast Retail Sales of Nuts by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 104 Forecast Retail Sales of Nuts by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 105 Forecast Retail Sales of Nuts by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
EGGS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Price controls ensure eggs remain a healthy and affordable staple
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Temporary short-fall due to fire at Al Jazira farms fulfilled by other co-packing tie-ups
Al Ain Farms and Arabian Farms continue to win share
WHAT’S NEXT?
Federal price controls should continue to benefit the consumer
Private label on the rise while Q-commerce presents new sales opportunities
Summary 9 Major Processors of Eggs 2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 106 Total Sales of Eggs: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 107 Total Sales of Eggs: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 108 Retail Sales of Eggs: Volume 2020-2025
Table 109 Retail Sales of Eggs: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 110 Retail Sales of Eggs: Value 2020-2025
Table 111 Retail Sales of Eggs: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 112 Retail Sales of Eggs by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 113 Forecast Total Sales of Eggs: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 114 Forecast Total Sales of Eggs: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 115 Forecast Retail Sales of Eggs: Volume 2025-2030
Table 116 Forecast Retail Sales of Eggs: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 117 Forecast Retail Sales of Eggs: Value 2025-2030
Table 118 Forecast Retail Sales of Eggs: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SUGAR AND SWEETENERS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales continue to rise in 2025 but health concerns present a growing threat
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Sales of sugar and sweeteners resilient despite rising health concerns
Healthier and more affordable products seeing gains
WHAT’S NEXT?
Upcoming sugar tax likely to have a ripple effect on overall sugar consumption
Natural alternatives set to gain greater relevance
Summary 10 Major Processors of Sugar and Sweeteners 2025
CATEGORY DATA
Table 119 Total Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 120 Total Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 121 Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: Volume 2020-2025
Table 122 Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 123 Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: Value 2020-2025
Table 124 Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 125 Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 126 Forecast Total Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 127 Forecast Total Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 128 Forecast Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: Volume 2025-2030
Table 129 Forecast Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 130 Forecast Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: Value 2025-2030
Table 131 Forecast Retail Sales of Sugar and Sweeteners: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

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