Market Size of UAE Agriculture Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 3.31 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 4.09 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 4.30 % |
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Agriculture in UAE Market Analysis
The UAE Agriculture Market size is estimated at USD 3.31 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 4.09 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.30% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
- With high per capita food consumption, the United Arab Emirates is the most promising agriculture market in the GCC region. The United Arab Emirates' cereal production is moderately high, but the country is not fully self-sufficient in terms of agriculture production. The United Arab Emirates is still dependent on imports of cereals.
- According to FAO, in the United Arab Emirates, cereals production in 2020 was 15,978 Metric ton, which was very minimal. Similarly, fruit production amounted to 361,471 Metric ton, and vegetable production stood at 233,009 Metric ton in 2020. Along with this, according to FiBL Statistics (Research Institute of Organic Agriculture) the organic farming area in the country has increased by 15% from 4,687 hectares in 2017 to 5,419 hectares in 2020. This is due to the government's support and increasing demand for organic products which is one of the reasons for the development of the agriculture sector in the country. With the government prioritizing the production of fruits and vegetables, production is showing positive growth. Hydroponics is emerging in this region since the process requires less quantity of water and no land or soil. All these factors are driving the growth of agriculture in the United Arab Emirates.
