Fruits in the United Arab Emirates

December 2025

Global shortage of oranges due to unfavourable weather conditions in key growing regions has a negative impact on the market in 2025. Nonetheless, the increasing focus on healthy living continued to sustain robust demand for fresh fruits in the United Arab Emirates in 2025 ensuing the category continued to enjoy stable growth in total volume terms. Moving forward the focus is on strengthening and improving supply chains

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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Fruits industry in United Arab Emirates with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

If you're in the Fruits industry in United Arab Emirates, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Fruits in United Arab Emirates report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Fruits in United Arab Emirates?
  • What is the impact of commodity price fluctuations on local production and consumption?
  • What are the key campaigns or legislation driving Fruits sales?
  • How are consumer attitudes towards fresh food evolving?
  • How significant is health and wellness in shaping consumer demand?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

Fruits in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Orange shortage hits sales but demand for fruits remains robust in 2025
Global orange shortage drives up prices impacting imports and sales
Fresh fruits benefits from continuous focus on health and wellness
Diversified sourcing and free-trade agreements strengthen import resilience
Health and wellness to drive demand for premium and functional fruits
Summary 1 Major Processors of Fruits 2025
Table 1 Total Sales of Fruits by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Total Sales of Fruits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 3 Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 4 Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 6 Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 7 Retail Sales of Fruits by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 8 Forecast Total Sales of Fruits by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 9 Forecast Total Sales of Fruits by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 13 Forecast Retail Sales of Fruits by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Fresh Food in the United Arab Emirates - Industry Overview

Fresh food sales on the rise as consumers pursue healthier lifestyles

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Fresh food in 2025: The big picture
Price sensitivity and busy lifestyles impact consumer shopping behaviour
Focus shifts to sustainable and reliable supply chains for key fresh foods
Supply chain stability will be key to growth over the forecast period
The shift towards healthier lifestyles should benefit fresh food sales
The United Arab Emirates set to be a benchmark for a modern fresh food ecosystem
Price competitiveness and sustainability key features of the retail market
Online sales evolving thanks to increasing speed and efficiency
Table 14 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 15 Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 17 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 18 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 19 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 20 Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 21 Retail Distribution of Fresh Food by Format: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 22 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Total Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 24 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 25 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 26 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 27 Forecast Retail Sales of Fresh Food by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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Summary 2 Research Sources
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Fruits

  • Apples
  • Banana
  • Cherries
  • Cranberries/Blueberries
  • Grapefruit/Pomelo
  • Grapes
  • Kiwi Fruit
  • Lemon and Limes
  • Oranges, Tangerines and Mandarins
  • Peaches/Nectarines
  • Pears/Quinces
  • Pineapple
  • Plums/Sloes
  • Strawberries
  • Other Fruits

Fruits

This is the aggregation of fresh apples, bananas, cherries, cranberries & blueberries, grapefruit & pomelo, grapes, kiwi fruit, lemons & limes, oranges, tangerines & mandarins, peaches & nectarines, pears &quinces, plums & sloes, pineapples, strawberries and other fruits, whether sold packaged or unpackaged. Large fruit, such as watermelons and melons, cut and packed by retailers at their premises are also included. All other packaged, processed fruit products such as fresh cut fruits marketed as fresh fruit snacks and salads, cut frozen fruits and berries, jams & preserves, canned/preserved fruits, dried fruits and fruit snacks and fruit juices and juice drinks are excluded.

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