United Arab Emirates: a market that demands Italian food

Octagona assists companies that want to export Italian food to the UAE

Gli Emirati Arabi Uniti già da diversi anni si configurano tra i principali Paesi in grado di offrire le migliori opportunità di business. Le relazioni dell’Italia con Abu Dhabi e Dubai sono ottime: gli Emirati sono il principale mercato di sbocco delle nostre esportazioni in Medio Oriente e Nord Africa e l’Italia si posiziona al settimo posto tra i Paesi fornitori (al terzo tra i partner europei). Sulla base di tali elementi, quali sono i settori più interessanti in cui poter vendere?

Food, a major strength of Italian exports, is undoubtedly one of them! The sector, thanks in part to the expansion of tourism, catering and retail, is on the rise: the Emirati market imports about 90% of food products, finished foods and ingredients, and overall imports are increasing year after year.

In regards to Made in Italy, demand is also high. Our products enjoy particular appreciation in the Arab country, and local consumers have always been sensitive to Italian quality: not by chance, the UAE ranks among the main importers of Italian food in the entire Middle East region. To view the value and growth of our exports in recent years click here.

As well as baked goods, sweets, kiwis, and of course, pasta, special mention should be made of cheeses and dairy products, the export of which has soared in recent years.

Octagona, thanks to its experience of more than 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 UAE, developing specific projects and following the client's requests.

If you are interested in gaining access within one of the fastest growing markets globally, please call us at 059.9770184 or email us at [email protected]: you will meet with one of our consultants to build, together with you, the best internationalization path.

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