United Arab Emirates: a market that requires Italian food

Octagona assists companies that want to export Italian food to the United Arab Emirates

For several years now, the United Arab Emirates has been among the main countries capable of offering the best business opportunities. Italy's relations with Abu Dhabi and Dubai are excellent: the Emirates are the main outlet market for our exports in the Middle East and North Africa and Italy ranks seventh among supplier countries (third among European partners ). Based on these elements, what are the most interesting sectors in which to sell?

Food, a great strong point of Italian exports, is undoubtedly one of these! The sector, also thanks to the expansion of tourism, catering and retail, is constantly growing: the Emirati market imports approximately 90% of food products, finished foods and ingredients and global imports are increasing year after year.

Demand is also high for Made in Italy products. Our products enjoy particular appreciation in the Arab country and local consumers have always been sensitive to Italian quality: it is no coincidence that the United Arab Emirates are among the main importers of Italian food in the entire Middle Eastern area. To view the value and growth of our exports in recent years click here.

In addition to baked goods, sweets, kiwis, and of course, pasta, a special mention should go to the cheeses and dairy products, whose exports have seen a real surge in recent years.

Octagona, thanks to its experience of over ten years in business internationalization and its structured presence in Dubai, is able to support Italian companies in the sector interested in selling their products in the United Arab Emirates, developing specific projects and following the customer requirements.

If you are interested in accessing one of the fastest growing markets globally, call us on 059.9770184 or send an email to [email protected]: you will meet one of our consultants to build, together with you, the best internationalization path.

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