SEAFOOD FACTS FROM SEAFEX

1. Seafood demand in the MENA reached USD 272 million a year and is forecast to grow further over the next few years.

2. The World Bank estimates that the MENA food market could exceed USD 1 trillion by 2030.

3. The UAE consumes 70 – 100 tons of seafood annually, the highest among Gulf States.

4. The UAE is a gateway to Arab and African markets, accounting for 61 percent of the GCC’S trade volume.

5. Dubai is the 3rd largest re-exporter in the world. seafexme.com