Key Market Indicators
Emirati vegetable production is projected to reach approximately 456,000 metric tons by 2028, marking a steady increase from around 414,000 metric tons in 2023. This growth represents an average annual rate of 1.5%. Since 2019, the UAE's vegetable supply has consistently grown at this same annual rate of 1.5%. The nation was ranked 97th globally in 2023, with Switzerland surpassing it at an output of 414,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings were India, the United States, and Iran, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
