UAE strengthens presence as food supply chain hub

Amid challenges facing the global food system, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is positioning itself as a global hub for the food supply chain, thanks to its strategic location and world-class infrastructure.

調査会社モルドール・インテリジェンスによると、中東の食品物流市場は2025年に671億4,000万米ドル（およそ10兆4,400億円）、2030年には1,005億9,000万米ドル（およそ15兆6,400億円）に拡大する見通しで、年平均成長率は8.42％に達する。こうした成長を背景に、UAEは新興市場物流指数で地域首位、世界でも中国、インドに次ぐ3位に位置付けられている。

The government is integrating agriculture, production, logistics, and retail through the "Food Cluster Economy" initiative led by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and is promoting private-sector-led systems and businesses to strengthen competitiveness and achieve sustainable growth.

Experts say the UAE's safe and reliable logistics environment makes it a valuable food supply hub amid global challenges such as price fluctuations and supply instability.

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