In 2023, the import of fresh cheese to the UAE stood at 43.413 million USD. The forecasted data for 2024 indicates a slight decrease to 42.765 million USD. This downward trend continues through the subsequent years, with values of 42.173 million USD in 2025, 41.592 million USD in 2026, 41.022 million USD in 2027, and 40.464 million USD by 2028. The year-on-year percentage variation from 2024 to 2025 is approximately -1.39%, and from 2025 to 2026 is around -1.38%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of fresh cheese imports is expected to be -1.38%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in consumer preferences towards locally produced cheeses, changes in trade agreements, price fluctuations in global dairy markets, and economic factors influencing purchasing power in the UAE.
