Key Market Indicators
Demand for frozen foods in the United Arab Emirates is expected to reach $367 million by 2026, an increase of 2.4% year-on-year on average. Since 2012, demand has grown 11.2% year-on-year. In 2021, the UAE was ranked 16th, being overtaken by Germany, who held a market value of $310 million. The United States, South Korea and Japan came in second, third and fourth respectively. Meanwhile, exports of frozen foods from the UAE is projected to reach $10 million by 2026, with a growth of 1.5% year-on-year on average. Since 2012, supply has risen 11.7% annually. In 2021, the UAE was ranked 38th, with Uganda taking its place with a market value of $9.3 million. China, Spain and Mexico came in second, third and fourth in the ranking.