Key Market Indicators
**Emirati Vaccination Coverage to Remain Steady at 96% for Children by 2028** The vaccination coverage for children aged one year in the United Arab Emirates is projected to stay constant at 96% through to 2028. This figure has shown no change since 2023, maintaining an average rate of 96%. Historical data reveals a minor decline in the market since 1985, with a decrease of 0.6 points year on year. **Vaccine Imports to Grow Slightly** The Emirati vaccine import market is expected to reach approximately $103 million by 2028, up from around $100 million in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 0.3%. Since 2012, the demand for vaccines in the UAE has risen by 2.3% each year. **Strong Growth in Vaccine Exports** Emirati vaccine exports are set to see significant growth, projected to hit $11 million by 2028, up from nearly $10 million in 2023. This marks a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1%. Since 2012, the supply of vaccines from the UAE has increased by 8.7% year on year. In 2023, the UAE ranked 31st in global vaccine exports, with Thailand surpassing it with exports valued at approximately $9.7 million. The top three countries in this ranking were Belgium, the United Kingdom, and France.
