Key Market Indicators
Annual oyster exports from the UAE are set to reach 12,500 kilograms by 2026, according to data from 2021. This represents an average annual growth rate of 3.1% since 2012. In contrast, oyster imports to the UAE have declined significantly in recent years, falling by 21.4% between 2012 and 2018. This decrease was most noticeable in 2017, when imports dropped by 10.7%.