The meat market volume in the United Arab Emirates demonstrated a steady growth from 2014 to 2019, experiencing annual increases with a peak in 2019. In 2020, there was a significant drop of 16.75% due to pandemic-related disruptions. The market rebounded in 2021 with a 20.85% increase, stabilizing in the subsequent years with minor year-on-year growths, reaching 665.0 thousand metric tons in 2023. Moving forward, forecasted data indicates a steady growth with a CAGR of 0.25%, expecting to reach 675.78 thousand metric tons by 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

Consumer preferences shifting towards healthier and sustainable meat options.
Technological advancements in meat production and processing.
Impact of government regulations on meat imports and local production.
Potential influences of global economic conditions on meat consumption in the UAE.