Key Market Indicators
Emirati pet food imports are projected to surge to nearly 33.7 million kilograms by 2028, up from approximately 28.6 million kilograms in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. Since 2012, the demand for pet food in the UAE has risen by 4.5% each year. Conversely, Emirati pet food exports are expected to decline to around 1.4 million kilograms by 2028, down from about 1.7 million kilograms in 2023. This marks an average annual decrease of 3.1%. Since 2012, the supply of pet food from the UAE has dropped by 9.3% each year. In 2023, the UAE ranked 48th in global pet food exports, with Chile leading the pack at approximately 1.7 million kilograms. France, the United States, and Poland occupied the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively.
