HUGE DEMAND FOR INDIAN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN MIDDLE EAST: UAE INDUSTRY

Another importer from GCC group said that there is an interest in goods produced by Indian cottage industries, emphasizing the need for India to address standards, packaging, and labeling concerns

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In a bid to meet the soaring demand for various food products in the Middle East countries, the UAE food industry has sought the support of the Indian government. The demand encompasses a wide range of products, including chicken, dairy, basmati rice, frozen marine goods, and wheat, all of which hail from New Delhi. The industry is pushing for smoother certification processes, better coordination with the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), and harmonization of standards to facilitate exports. High-quality packaging has been identified as a crucial factor that can significantly boost exports and enhance India’s presence in countries like Bahrain, Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).