Statistics about F&B Sector
Dubai is the hub of UAE’s food and beverage industry, especially for manufacturing. Here's a quick compilation of some of the key growth statistics in this sector:
Market Size
The F&B market in UAE is set to grow from 11.3 billion USD in 2015 to 13.2 billion USD in 2018 Dubai is set to become the capital of the Halal food economy
Trade Revenue
| F&B Imports | F&B Exports | |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | $20.7 BIO | $13.4 BIO |
| Dubai | $12.3 BIO | $7.4 BIO (Including re-exports) |
(Source: Euromonitor & BMI)
Infrastructure
- Relatively Free Market Economy
- Capital of the Islamic Halal food economy
- Strategic trade location, with a strong logistics network
- Strong government support for the F&B sector