Starchy Roots in the United Arab Emirates

December 2025

Potatoes remain a key staple of the local diet while other starchy roots such as cassava and sweet potatoes are gaining relevance as new trends and recipes build interest. New trade agreements and an increasing focus on local production is bringing stability to the supply chain and should ensure that starchy roots remain an affordable staple over the forecast period

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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Starchy Roots 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 Starchy Roots 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 Starchy Roots 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 Starchy Roots 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 Starchy Roots 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?

Starchy Roots in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Starchy roots remains a key staple with new trends adding interest
Potatoes retain leadership as population growth and foodservice drives demand
Cassava gains traction through tapioca and bubble tea applications
Diversified sourcing and emerging local farming to strengthen food security
Convenience and health-led positioning driving innovation in sweet potatoes
Summary 1 Major Processors of Starchy Roots 2025
Table 1 Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Total Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 3 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 4 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 6 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 7 Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Packaged vs Unpackaged: % Volume 2020-2025
Table 8 Forecast Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Total Volume 2025-2030
Table 9 Forecast Total Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Total Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 13 Forecast Retail Sales of Starchy Roots 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:

Starchy Roots

  • Cassava
  • Potatoes
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Other Roots

Starchy Roots

This is the aggregation of fresh and dried unprocessed potatoes, cassava, sweet potatoes and other roots. Starchy root-based products such as chips, crisps as well as flour are excluded.

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