United Arab Emirates
U.S. Trade with United Arab Emirates in 2022
Export Market Rank
#25 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$1.28 Billion
3-Year Average
$1.12 Billion
Compound Average Growth
-0.82% (2013-2022)
Total Export Value 2013 - 2022
Export Value by Commodity 2022
Top 10 Exports to United Arab Emirates in 2022
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Nuts | $489.17 Million | 101,079 | $371.04 Million | 34% |
| Food Preparations | $72.39 Million | 7,088 | $61.06 Million | 75% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $71.06 Million | 6,737 | $61.04 Million | 24% |
| Dairy Products | $70.92 Million | 19,412 | $48.94 Million | 61% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $55.66 Million | 5,435 | $34.78 Million | 136% |
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $54.16 Million | 53,882 | $57.61 Million | -38% |
| Distilled Spirits | $47.94 Million | --- | $17.97 Million | 324% |
| Condiments & Sauces | $43.34 Million | 18,569 | $39.73 Million | 41% |
| Baked Goods | $35.38 Million | 10,601 | $38.49 Million | -17% |
| Processed Vegetables | $30.79 Million | 9,640 | $30.14 Million | 55% |
Data and Analysis
This guide intends to provide an overview for those looking to learn more about the hotel restaurant and institutional (HRI) sector.
The United Arab Emirates' food processing sector continues to expand, bolstered by strong economic growth and local demand. There are over 568 food and beverage processors and manufacturers in the UAE, most of which are small to medium size.
Strong tourism, high petroleum rents, and an accompanying economic boom in the United Arab Emirates are forecast to grow the consumptive base and drive imports of wheat and rice higher in the coming marketing year.
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News and Features
May 8, 2023
News Release
AIM for Climate Summit Opens with Global Food Systems Innovation and Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, co-host for the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate Summit, today announced during the Summit’s opening plenary that AIM for Climate partners from around the globe are increasing investment in, and support for, climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation.
The recent USDA trade mission to Dubai included site visits to local importers and agribusinesses. Among them was the world's largest camel-milking farm, which uses California-grown feed.
At the first AIM for Climate ministerial meeting in Dubai, Secretary Vilsack called on AIM for Climate partners to continue on their ambitious path towards addressing global climate change and hunger challenges.