UAE Agriculture Market Size (2024 - 2029)

UAE Agriculture 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, at a CAGR of 4.30% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• The United Arab Emirates (UAE) demonstrates one of the highest per capita food consumption rates in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, reaching 10,405.4 million metric tons(overall consumption) with a per capita consumption of 0.93 metric tons in 2023. This positions the UAE as a promising market for agricultural development in 2023, according to FAO. Despite environmental challenges such as limited arable land and water scarcity, the UAE has established a robust agricultural ecosystem through substantial investments in advanced farming technologies and sustainable practices.   
• According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), cereal production in the UAE reached over 23.1 thousand metric tons in 2023. This modest cereal yield underscores the difficulties the UAE faces in cultivating staple crops, primarily due to its arid climate, scarce arable land, and severe water limitations. In contrast, fruit and vegetable production has been more substantial, with over 424.4 thousand metric tons of fruit and more than 345.5 thousand metric tons of vegetables produced in 2023. These figures indicate a strategic shift towards more sustainable crops that can thrive in controlled environments, including greenhouses and hydroponic systems, which are increasingly employed across the UAE to enhance domestic production.  
• Additionally, according to FiBL Statistics (Research Institute of Organic Agriculture), the organic farming area in the country has expanded significantly, reaching 5,419 hectares in 2023. The government has implemented supportive policies and certification programs to promote organic farming practices, resulting in a steady increase in the number of organic farms and product offerings.

UAE Agriculture Industry Segmentation

Agriculture in the UAE is technology-dependent and mainly grows vegetables and fruits. The crops grown are dates, tomatoes, cabbage, eggplant, cauliflower, squash, bougainvillea, tropical hibiscus, eggplant, mangoes, citrus fruits, etc. The UAE agriculture market is segmented by crop type (food crops/cereals, fruits, and vegetables). The report includes production analysis (volume), consumption analysis (value and volume), export analysis (value and volume), import analysis (value and volume), and price trend analysis. The report offers market estimation and forecasts in value (USD) and volume (Metric Tons) for the above-mentioned segments.