United Arab Emirates Seafood Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The United Arab Emirates Seafood Market is segmented by Type (Fish, Shrimp), by Form (Canned, Fresh / Chilled, Frozen, Processed) and by Distribution Channel (Off-Trade, On-Trade). Market value in USD and market volume in tonnes are presented. Key data points observed include production and price.

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https://s3.mordorintelligence.com/cagr/1629296433433_test~cagr_cagr.svg CAGR (2024 - 2029) 1.16 %
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United Arab Emirates Seafood Market Analysis

The United Arab Emirates Seafood Market size is estimated at 1.36 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.44 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 1.16% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

1.36 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

1.44 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

2.26 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

1.16 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Type

82.81 %

value share, Fish, 2023

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The country's demand for fish is fueled by a range of factors, including fish's lower price, greater nutritional value, and ease of availability due to increased production.

Largest Segment by Form

53.55 %

value share, Fresh / Chilled, 2023

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Local consumers choose wild-caught as they believe it to be more natural, fresh, delicious, and healthy. The demand rose considerably after the relaxation of the lockdown.

Fastest-growing Segment by Type

1.98 %

Projected CAGR, Shrimp, 2024-2029

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The growth of the aquaculture sector supports the progress of the shrimp market in the country, with farmed shrimp set to dominate the market in the coming years.

Fastest-growing Segment by Form

2.39 %

Projected CAGR, Processed, 2024-2029

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The increasing popularity of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook meat to match the fast-paced lifestyle is projected to drive the demand for processed seafood products in the country.

Leading Market Player

3.04 %

market share, The Deep Seafood Company, 2022

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The company provides a wide range of premium quality fish products to consumers through its extensive distribution network to ensure the freshness and quality of its products.

The increase in focus on aquaculture favors the market's growth

  • The United Arab Emirates imports around 70% of the seafood. Hence, the UAE government is focusing on investing in aquaculture projects due to the increasing demand for seafood, as it is a viable source of improving the region’s food security, which is a major concern in the country because the nation relies majorly on imports to meet the seafood demand. In the United Arab Emirates, more than 67% of the seafood is consumed through the on-trade channel, which includes restaurants and food services. Around 40% of seafood consumers dine out at least 2-3 times per week due to various restaurant options driving the growth of the seafood market in the country.
  • Fish is the primary type of seafood consumed in the United Arab Emirates. Fish sales were increased by 2.07% by value in 2022 compared to the previous year. In UAE, local seafood includes Hammour (local grouper), Sultan Ibrahim (threadfin bream), Sheri (emperor fish), and Safi (rabbitfish). Additionally, imported fish species, such as salmon, tuna, and sea bass, are popular. Overall, small pelagic fish, such as sardines and mackerel, and large pelagic fish, such as tuna and barracuda, are the most consumed species in the United Arab Emirates.
  • Shrimps are anticipated to register a CAGR of 1.98% by value during the forecast period. The UAE's coastal location and access to fresh seafood contribute to the popularity of shrimp. The country has a coastal line of around 1,318 kilometers. Coastal cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah have bustling seafood markets where consumers can find a wide variety of shrimp options. There is a growing demand for sustainably farmed shrimp among consumers in the UAE, which is anticipated to grow during the forecast period.
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United Arab Emirates Seafood Market Trends

The rising number of initiatives is anticipated to propel the production of seafood

  • Fish production in the United Arab Emirates increased by 0.81% in 2022 compared to 2021. With the growing need to boost local production to meet the rising demand in the country, the government is taking various steps to boost production. Among these are the cultivation of coral reefs and mangroves, the installation of artificial caves, the specification of permitted fishing zones and equipment, the imposition of a seasonal fishing ban on several species during their spawning seasons, and a permanent ban on endangered species, as well as the designation of 16 marine protected areas covering 12% of our marine and coastal territory.
  • The government is encouraging the adoption of new fish production technologies, such as the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) and aquaponics. MoCCAE has launched applications aimed at fishermen to increase local fishing catch, ranging between 78,000 and 79,000 tons per year.
  • In 2021, stocks of hamour and other commercially traded fish increased significantly in Abu Dhabi waters as the Sustainable Exploitation Index increased from 8.9% in 2018 to 62.3% in 2021. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries aimed to increase this through aquaculture investments. For instance, in 2021, the Sheikh Khalifa Marine Research Centre delivered 600,000 fish fingerlings to several aquaculture companies in the United Arab Emirates, including Emirates National Fish Farming Company and Fish Farm's Jebel Ali facility, which produces 3,000 tons of fish annually. It plans to increase the production of salmon to fully meet local demand as part of the country's efforts to develop the sector as a means to support the nation’s food security plans.
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Dependency on imports is leading to not having a grip on the market prices

  • Hot summer and lack of supply resulted in increased fish prices in the United Arab Emirates by 1.81%, from USD 3,914 per ton in 2019 to USD 4,020.5 in 2022. The country consumes 220,000 tons of fish per year, over 75% of which is imported, while aquaculture provides only 2% of the fish consumed locally. The import quantity of fish increased in 2022 due to the increasing consumer demand.
  • In 2023, the retail price range for the UAE fish was between USD 4 and USD 20/kg. In 2023, the approximate wholesale price range for the UAE fish was between USD 2.8 and USD 14/kg. Cobia is one of the favorite fish consumed in the country, with retail prices ranging from USD 6 to USD 8 per kg in 2023, around 15-20% lower than the previous year's prices due to an increase in domestic production. This species has good aquaculture potential due to its fast growth rate. A few private enterprises are growing cobia in the United Arab Emirates on an experimental/pilot scale. Household consumers prefer 3-4 kg fish, while hotels, restaurants, and labor camps prefer larger fish, thus boosting the demand.
  • Dependency on imports is the major reason for the country not having a hold on its fish prices. In 2021, the country imported 46 thousand tons of frozen fish. The government and the private sector players in the country are working together to develop advanced technical and lucrative business concepts to overcome the major challenges faced by the industry. This includes figuring out how to produce and farm non-endemic fish species in the harsh UAE climate, especially working at a high salinity while developing the local market by making the quality and price work.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • The rising supply chain costs across the producing countries are leading to price hikes

United Arab Emirates Seafood Industry Overview

The United Arab Emirates Seafood Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 5.32%. The major players in this market are Almunajem Foods, Conagra Brands Inc., Tabuk Fisheries Co., The Deep Seafood Company and The Savola Group (sorted alphabetically).

United Arab Emirates Seafood Market Leaders

  1. Almunajem Foods

  2. Conagra Brands Inc.

  3. Tabuk Fisheries Co.

  4. The Deep Seafood Company

  5. The Savola Group

United Arab Emirates Seafood Market Concentration

Other important companies include Al Islami Foods, Enhance Group Holding Company Limited, Golden Dunes General Trading LLC.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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United Arab Emirates Seafood Market News

  • February 2022: Asmak announced a strategic distribution agreement with Fish Farm, a UAE-based aquaculture company. Under this agreement, Asmak distributes fish farm products to capture a wider audience locally and regionally through its processing facility and strong distribution channels, including wholesale, foodservice, and retail.
  • April 2021: Tabuk Fisheries along with NEOM company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand local aquaculture production and apply the new generation of aquaculture technologies in the NEOM region. The hatchery will have a capacity of 70 million fingerlings, making it the largest in the MENA region.
  • December 2020: Al Islami Foods sign agreement to distribute JBS/Seara brand in UAE which also includes seafood products.

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United Arab Emirates Seafood Market Report - Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

2. INTRODUCTION

  • 2.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 2.2 Scope of the Study​
  • 2.3 Research Methodology

3. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 3.1 Price Trends
    • 3.1.1 Fish
    • 3.1.2 Shrimp
  • 3.2 Production Trends
    • 3.2.1 Fish
  • 3.3 Regulatory Framework
    • 3.3.1 United Arab Emirates
  • 3.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

4. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

  • 4.1 Type
    • 4.1.1 Fish
    • 4.1.2 Shrimp
    • 4.1.3 Other Seafood
  • 4.2 Form
    • 4.2.1 Canned
    • 4.2.2 Fresh / Chilled
    • 4.2.3 Frozen
    • 4.2.4 Processed
  • 4.3 Distribution Channel
    • 4.3.1 Off-Trade
    • 4.3.1.1 Convenience Stores
    • 4.3.1.2 Online Channel
    • 4.3.1.3 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
    • 4.3.1.4 Others
    • 4.3.2 On-Trade

5. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 5.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 5.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 5.3 Company Landscape
  • 5.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and analysis of Recent Developments)
    • 5.4.1 Al Islami Foods
    • 5.4.2 Almunajem Foods
    • 5.4.3 Conagra Brands Inc.
    • 5.4.4 Enhance Group Holding Company Limited
    • 5.4.5 Golden Dunes General Trading LLC
    • 5.4.6 Tabuk Fisheries Co.
    • 5.4.7 The Deep Seafood Company
    • 5.4.8 The Savola Group

6. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR SEAFOOD INDUSTRY CEOS

7. APPENDIX

  • 7.1 Global Overview
    • 7.1.1 Overview
    • 7.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
    • 7.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
    • 7.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
  • 7.2 Sources & References
  • 7.3 List of Tables & Figures
  • 7.4 Primary Insights
  • 7.5 Data Pack
  • 7.6 Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. FISH PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2023
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  2. SHRIMP PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2023
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  2. FISH PRODUCTION, METRIC TON, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SEAFOOD MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SEAFOOD MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SEAFOOD MARKET BY TYPE, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SEAFOOD MARKET BY TYPE, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FISH MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FISH MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FISH SEAFOOD MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SHRIMP MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SHRIMP MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SHRIMP SEAFOOD MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER SEAFOOD MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER SEAFOOD MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER SEAFOOD SEAFOOD MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SEAFOOD MARKET BY FORM, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SEAFOOD MARKET BY FORM, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CANNED SEAFOOD MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF CANNED SEAFOOD MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CANNED SEAFOOD MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FRESH / CHILLED SEAFOOD MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FRESH / CHILLED SEAFOOD MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRESH / CHILLED SEAFOOD MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FROZEN SEAFOOD MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FROZEN SEAFOOD MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FROZEN SEAFOOD MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PROCESSED SEAFOOD MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PROCESSED SEAFOOD MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PROCESSED SEAFOOD MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SEAFOOD MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SEAFOOD MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE CHANNELS, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE CHANNELS, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES SPLIT BY TYPE, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE CHANNEL, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE CHANNEL, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE CHANNEL SPLIT BY TYPE, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS SPLIT BY TYPE, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS SPLIT BY TYPE, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF SEAFOOD MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2020 - 2023
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2020 - 2023
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022

United Arab Emirates Seafood Industry Segmentation

Fish, Shrimp are covered as segments by Type. Canned, Fresh / Chilled, Frozen, Processed are covered as segments by Form. Off-Trade, On-Trade are covered as segments by Distribution Channel.

  • The United Arab Emirates imports around 70% of the seafood. Hence, the UAE government is focusing on investing in aquaculture projects due to the increasing demand for seafood, as it is a viable source of improving the region’s food security, which is a major concern in the country because the nation relies majorly on imports to meet the seafood demand. In the United Arab Emirates, more than 67% of the seafood is consumed through the on-trade channel, which includes restaurants and food services. Around 40% of seafood consumers dine out at least 2-3 times per week due to various restaurant options driving the growth of the seafood market in the country.
  • Fish is the primary type of seafood consumed in the United Arab Emirates. Fish sales were increased by 2.07% by value in 2022 compared to the previous year. In UAE, local seafood includes Hammour (local grouper), Sultan Ibrahim (threadfin bream), Sheri (emperor fish), and Safi (rabbitfish). Additionally, imported fish species, such as salmon, tuna, and sea bass, are popular. Overall, small pelagic fish, such as sardines and mackerel, and large pelagic fish, such as tuna and barracuda, are the most consumed species in the United Arab Emirates.
  • Shrimps are anticipated to register a CAGR of 1.98% by value during the forecast period. The UAE's coastal location and access to fresh seafood contribute to the popularity of shrimp. The country has a coastal line of around 1,318 kilometers. Coastal cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah have bustling seafood markets where consumers can find a wide variety of shrimp options. There is a growing demand for sustainably farmed shrimp among consumers in the UAE, which is anticipated to grow during the forecast period.
Type Fish
Shrimp
Other Seafood
Form Canned
Fresh / Chilled
Frozen
Processed
Distribution Channel Off-Trade Convenience Stores
Online Channel
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Others
Distribution Channel On-Trade
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Market Definition

  • Frozen / Canned Seafood - Frozen seafood are products whose average temperature is reduced to -18 ° C or lower to preserve the inherent quality of the fresh fish. Then it is kept at a temperature of -18 ° C or lower to maintain its shelf life.​
  • Processed Seafood - Processed seafood are the ones that have been cured, salted, marinated, dried, pickled, fermented or smoked for human consumption. ​
  • Seafood - It contains marine species that can be consumed, particularly fish and shelled marine life.​
  • Shrimp - Shrimp are swimming crustaceans. They have long, slender muscles in their abdomens and lengthy antennae.​
Keyword Definition
A5 It is a Japanese grading system for beef. The 'A' means the carcass yield is the highest possible and the numeric rating relates to beef marbling, color and brightness of the flesh, its texture and color, luster, and fat quality. A5 is the highest mark wagyu beef can score.
Abbatoir It is another name for a slaughterhouse and refers to the premise used for or in connection with the slaughter of animals whose meat is intended for human consumption.
Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) It is a disease that affects shrimp and is characterized by high mortalities, in many cases reaching 100% within 30-35 days of stocking grow-out ponds.
African Swine Fever (ASF) It is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs caused by a double-stranded DNA virus in the Asfarviridae family.
Albacore Tuna It is one of the smallest species of tuna found in the six distinct stocks known globally in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea.
Angus beef It is beef derived from a specific breed of cattle indigenous to Scotland. It requires certification from the American Angus Association to receive the "Certified Angus Beef" quality mark
Bacon It is salted or smoked meat that comes from the back or sides of a pig
Black Angus It is beef derived from a black-hided breed of cows that don't have horns.
Bologna It is an Italian smoked sausage made of meat, typically large and made from pork, beef or veal.
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) It is a progressive neurological disorder of cattle that results from infection by an unusual transmissible agent called a prion.
Bratwurst It refers to a type of German sausage made from pork, beef or veal.
BRC British Retail Consortium
Brisket It is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal. The beef brisket is one of the nine beef primal cuts.
Broiler It refers to any chicken (Gallus domesticus) that is bred and raised specifically for meat production.
Bushel It is a unit of measurement for grains and pulses. 1 bushel = 27.216 kg
Carcass It refers to the dressed body of a meat animal from which butchers trim the meat
CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Chicken Tender It refers to chicken meat prepared from the pectoralis minor muscles of a chicken bird.
Chuck Steak It refers to a cut of beef that is part of the chuck primal, which is a large section of meat from the shoulder area of a cow
Corned Beef It refers to beef brisket cured in brine and boiled, typically served cold.
CWT Also known as a hundredweight, it is a unit of measurement used to define the quantity of meat. 1 CWT = 50.80 kg
Drumstick It refers to a chicken leg without the thigh.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority
ERS Economic Research Service of the USDA
Ewe It is an adult female sheep.
FDA Food and Drug Administration
Fillet Mignon It is a cut of meat taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin.
Flank Steak It is a cut of beef steak taken from the flank, which lies forward of the rear quarter of a cow.
Foodservice It refers to the part of the food industry which includes businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
Forage It refers to animal feed.
Foreshank It is the upper part of the foreleg of cattle
Franks Also known as frankfurter or Würstchen, it is a type of highly seasoned smoked sausage popular in Austria and Germany.
FSANZ Food Standards Australia New Zealand
FSIS Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Gizzard It refers to an organ found in the digestive tract of birds. It is also called the mechanical stomach of a bird.
Gluten It is a family of proteins found in grains, including wheat, rye, spelt, and barley
Grain-fed beef It is beef derived from cattle that have been fed a diet supplemented with soy and corn and other additives. Grainfed cows can also be given antibiotics and growth hormones to fatten them up more quickly.
Grass-fed beef It is beef derived from cattle that have only been fed grass as feed.
Ham It refers to the pork meat taken from the leg of a pig.
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Jerky It is lean trimmed meat that has been cut into strips and dried (dehydrated) to prevent spoilage.
Kobe Beef It is Wagyu beef specifically from the Kuroge Washu breed of cows in Japan. To be classified as Kobe beef, the cow must have been born, raised, and slaughtered within the Hyōgo prefecture in the city of Kobe in Japan.
Liverwurst It is type of German sausage made from beef or pork liver.
Loin It refers to the sides between the lower ribs and pelvis, and the lower part of the back of a cow.
Mortadella It is a large Italian sausage or luncheon meat made of finely hashed or ground heat-cured pork, which incorporates at least 15% small cubes of pork fat.
Pastrami It refers to a highly seasoned smoked beef, typically served in thin slices.
Pepperoni It is an American variety of spicy salami made from cured meat.
Plate It refers to a forequarter cut from the belly of a cow, just below the rib cut.
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) It is a disease occurring in swine causing late-term reproductive failure and severe pneumonia in neonatal pigs.
Primal cuts It refers to the major sections of the carcass.
Quorn It is a meat substitute product prepared using mycoprotein as an ingredient, in which the fungus culture is dried and mixed with egg albumen or potato protein, which acts as a binder, and then is adjusted in texture and pressed into various forms.
Ready-to-Cook (RTC) It refers to food products that include all of the ingredients, where some preparation or cooking is required through a process that is given on the package.
Ready-to-Eat (RTE) It refers to a food product prepared or cooked in advance, with no further cooking or preparation required before being eaten
Retort Packaging It is a process of aseptic packaging food in which food is filled into a pouch or metal can, sealed, and then heated to extremely high temperatures, rendering the product commercially sterile.
Round Steak It refers to a beef steak from the the rear leg of the cow.
Rump Steak It refers to a cut of beef derived from the division between the leg and the chine.
Salami It is a cured sausage consisting of fermented and air-dried meat.
Saturated fat It is a type of fat in which the fatty acid chains have all single bonds. It is generally considered unhealthy.
Sausage It is a meat product made of finely chopped and seasoned meat, which may be fresh, smoked, or pickled and which is then usually stuffed into a casing.
Scallop It is an edible shellfish that is a mollusk with a ribbed shell in two parts.
Seitan It is a plant-based meat substitute made out of wheat gluten.
Self-service kios It refers to a self-order point-of-sale (POS) system through which customers place and pay for their own orders at kiosks, enabling totally contactless and frictionless service.
Sirloin It is a cut of beef from the bottom and side parts of a cow's back.
Surimi It is a paste made from deboned fish
Tenderloin It refers to a cut of beef consisting of the entire tenderloin muscle of a cow
Tiger Shrimp It refers to a large shrimp variety from the Indian and Pacific oceans
Trans fat Also called trans-unsaturated fatty acids or trans fatty acids, it is a type of unsaturated fat that naturally occurs in small amounts in meat.
Vannamei shrimp It refers to tropical prawns and shrimp that are farmed in areas near the equator, generally along the coast in artificial ponds.
Wagyu Bee It is beef derived from any of four strains of a breed of black or red Japanese cattle that are valued for their highly marbled meat.
Zoosanitary It refers to the cleanliness of animals or animal product
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The United Arab Emirates Seafood Market size is expected to reach USD 1.36 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 1.16% to reach USD 1.44 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the United Arab Emirates Seafood Market size is expected to reach USD 1.36 billion.

Almunajem Foods, Conagra Brands Inc., Tabuk Fisheries Co., The Deep Seafood Company and The Savola Group are the major companies operating in the United Arab Emirates Seafood Market.

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In 2024, the Shrimp segment accounts for the fastest growing by type in the United Arab Emirates Seafood Market.

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