The import of kitchen choppers, cleavers, and mincing knives to the UAE reached 0.692 million kilograms in 2023. Historically, the volume peaked at 1.201 million kilograms in 2013 and has shown a generally declining trend since then. Significant drops were observed in 2014 and 2015 with recovery periods in 2016 and 2017. The last couple of years saw minor fluctuations with an average decline year-on-year of around 1.8% from 2021 to 2023. The 5-year CAGR for the period ending in 2023 was approximately -0.91%.
Future projections indicate a continued slight decline in imports, with forecasts suggesting a 5-year CAGR of -1.59%, leading to a volume of 0.626 million kilograms by 2028. This implies an overall reduction of approximately 7.72% from 2023 levels.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Changes in consumer preferences towards local production.
- Potential trade policies affecting import volumes.
- Evolving market demand driven by population growth and tourism.
