Gulfood 2025 | Trade Mission

Gulfood is the gold standard for the global F&B community, and the most trusted name and source of lucrative deals, knowledge, and networking. It’s the ultimate opportunity for retailers, food suppliers, distributors, wholesalers, chefs, thought leaders, and beyond, to discover the latest products, connect with industry players, and explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the future.

The 30th edition of Gulfood, to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from February 17 to 21, 2025, will host over 5,500 exhibitors from more than 190 countries, unveiling new business opportunities and providing solutions to the ever-evolving global challenges.
Group Export invites you to take part in a trade mission to the show.

This is an opportunity not to be missed showcasing your products on the international stage!

Gulfood trade mission program includes the following activities:

February 17 to 21 – Group Export Agri-Food booth in the Canada Pavilion at Gulfood :

• • Inclusion of 2 badges;
  • Limited space in a showcase at the booth.
• To be confirmed: networking activity
• To be confirmed: store tour
• Representation of the Group Export at the booth.

Price :

• Participation in the trade mission: $1,000

Market Data :

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federal state consisting of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah, all located on the Arabian Peninsula. The country has a population of over 11 million people, nearly 90% of whom are immigrants. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are international trade hubs and globally known cities.

Here are the main agri-food and seafood products exported to the UAE in 2020: milled rice, canola seeds, food preparations, and cigarettes (tobacco). The main exporting countries were India, the United States, Brazil, and the European Union. Canada was the fifth-largest exporter of agri-food and seafood products to the UAE, with exports worth 986 million Canadian dollars, representing a market share of 5.1%. The main Canadian exports were canola seeds, lentils, durum wheat, common wheat, and split peas. Click below to read more:

• Market Overview – United Arab Emirates
• Sector Trend Analysis – Bakery products in the United Arab Emirates
• Consumer Profile – The United Arab Emirates
• Foodservice Profile – United Arab Emirates
• Sector Trend Analysis – Fish and seafood trends in the United Arab Emirates

Overview of the Middle East
Group Export provides its members exclusive content. In August, the Agri-Food Export Group organized a roundtable led by Nathalie Doré, MENA Agriculture Trade Commissioner & Counsellor at the Consulate General of Canada in Dubai. This session provided an overview of the dynamics, opportunities, and challenges in the Middle Eastern agri-food market. Contact the event coordinator to obtain your summary.