The consumption of mutton and goat meat by tourists in the United Arab Emirates has shown stability from 2014 to 2023, standing at 7.0 thousand metric tons in 2023. Over these years, the most notable deviation occurred in 2020 with a sharp decline, followed by a recovery in 2021.
Year-on-year variations highlight a consistency in demand, except for a significant drop in 2020 due to pandemic-induced travel restrictions, and a quick rebound in 2021. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2019 to 2023 indicates a stable average, precisely 0% in the latest year-on-year observed data.
For future trends, anticipated growth and recovery, with a projected CAGR of 0.53% and an overall growth rate of 2.68% over the next five years, suggest a steady increase in tourist consumption of mutton and goat meat. Future trends to watch include changes in tourism patterns, preferences for protein sources, and possible economic impacts.
