Market Size of United Arab Emirates Frozen Food Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 0.96 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 1.22 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 4.84 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
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UAE Frozen Food Market Analysis
The United Arab Emirates Frozen Food Market size is estimated at USD 0.96 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 1.22 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.84% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
- Numerous consumers in the United Arab Emirates are inclined towards online delivery channels, and they purchase food and beverage products through online mediums. This, in turn, resulted in several retailers expanding their online footprints to retain consumers and maintain their market share. This maintained the demand for daily essentials, including frozen desserts, while respecting the social distancing norms imposed by the government.
- For instance, in October 2020, Waitrose & Partners launched a new online shopping site in the United Arab Emirates, called Waitrose.ae, to retail 15,000 products, including frozen food products, to consumers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- Furthermore, United Arab Emirates is inhospitable to most agriculture due to its arid climate and nominal rainfall, and thus, it relies heavily on imports of food and other products from other nations across the globe. The fast-changing consumer preferences for the ever-rising need for convenience due to busy lifestyles propel the demand for frozen food products.
- Attributed to a high number of foreign and expatriate workers, United Arab Emirates is witnessing significant demand for seafood and halal seafood products, which further represents considerable potential in the frozen food products market in the United Arab Emirates.
