The forecasted import volume of distilled alcoholic beverages in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shows a gradual declining trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the volume stood at 57.1 thousand metric tons. The projected year-on-year variations show slight decreases: 2024 (-0.47%), 2025 (-0.63%), 2026 (-0.60%), 2027 (-0.61%), and 2028 (-0.61%), with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately -0.58% over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of changing economic conditions, regulatory developments concerning alcohol consumption, and evolving consumer preferences toward premium or alternative alcoholic beverages. Close monitoring of international trade policies and local socio-cultural shifts within the UAE could also provide further insights into the future trajectory of distilled alcoholic beverage imports.