The UAE’s domestic coffee market is also witnessing growth. Table 1 (on next page) provides data on the number of companies engaged in different activities related to coffee processing and trading.
As shown in the table, the growth of Dubai’s population and increase in income over the years have resulted in the growth of coffee shops, which have registered an increase every year from 2008 to the first half of 2012.
Dubai’s evolution as an important re-exporter of coffee has also resulted in a consistent year on year increase in the number of coffee trading companies.
Companies registered with Dubai Chamber in coffee activity – Source: Dubai Chamber (click to enlarge)
Important sources of coffee imports for the UAE in 2011 included Brazil, Italy, Switzerland and Germany. According to the ICO the top three countries with the most exportable surplus in the world in crop years 2011/2012 included Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia. In the future these countries with large exportable surpluses could also be analysed for their potential to supply the UAE with quality coffee for domestic use and re-exports.
Read more: http://www.dubaichamber.com/en/news/dubai-chamber-identifies-key-markets-for-uae-coffee-traders
