Sugar and sweeteners continued to enjoy steady growth in total volume terms in 2025, boosted by the importance of these ingredients in local dishes and well as record tourism numbers. The introduction of a new sugar tax on sugar-sweetened beverages from January 2026 is likely to shake up the market and have a knock-on effect on sales of sugar and sweeteners. As consumers become more health conscious this is pushing sales towards natural alternatives.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Sugar and Sweeteners 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 Sugar and Sweeteners 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 Sugar and Sweeteners 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 Sugar and Sweeteners 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 Sugar and Sweeteners 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?
Sugar and Sweeteners in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Sales continue to rise in 2025 but health concerns present a growing threat
Sales of sugar and sweeteners resilient despite rising health concerns
Healthier and more affordable products seeing gains
Upcoming sugar tax likely to have a ripple effect on overall sugar consumption
Natural alternatives set to gain greater relevance
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
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
Sugar and Sweeteners
All table-top raw sugar products and natural sweeteners, whether sold packaged or unpackaged. Includes yellow/brown sugar, fructose, maltose, maple sugar, molasses, corn syrup, glucose, table sugar (also known as granulated refined white sugar), icing sugar, caster sugar, stevia (sweet leaf)), etc. Excludes artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and acesulfame-K. Also excludes sugar alcohol such as erythritol, xylitol and mannitol, which are commonly used for replacing sucrose in foodstuffs and often used in combination with high intensity artificial sweeteners. Note: Sugar and sweeteners used for industrial processing are excluded.
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