United Arab Emirates: Sweet Biscuit Market 2026

Sweet Biscuit Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2025, the sweet biscuit market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2025: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Sweet biscuit consumption peaked at $X in 2023, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Sweet Biscuit Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, sweet biscuit production declined sharply to $X in 2025 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2025, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Sweet Biscuit Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2025, shipments abroad of sweet biscuits was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2025, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sweet biscuit exports expanded markedly to $X in 2025. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2025; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2025, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) was the main destination for sweet biscuit exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sweet biscuit exports to South Africa exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2025, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Africa amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sweet biscuits exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2025, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Africa totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2025, the average sweet biscuit export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2025: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2023, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2025, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sweet Biscuit Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2025, the amount of sweet biscuits imported into the United Arab Emirates soared to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2025; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2025, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sweet biscuit imports stood at $X in 2025. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2025: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2025 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2023 to 2025, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2025, India (X tons) constituted the largest sweet biscuit supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sweet biscuit imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), sevenfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2025, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Italy ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest sweet biscuit suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Turkey, Belgium, the Philippines, Egypt, Malaysia and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sweet biscuit import price stood at $X per ton in 2025, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2025: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2025 figures, sweet biscuit import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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