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• A certificate of insurance
• A delivery order from the shipping or line agent
Special certificates may be required for some imports.
Trade licenses
Importers must have a trade license for the goods being imported. Only companies
in the UAE that have the appropriate trade license can import products into the
country.
Opportunities
Manufacturing opportunities in the UAE exist in most food category. However, the
market is highly competitive given the UAE‟s open trade policies. The food service
division is also a particular growth area given the significant expansion of the tourism
sector and the large number of new hotels and resorts being opened in the UAE.
Increasing demand for Food Items.
Food consumption to rise steadily in the UAE over the coming years. The increase
will be a result of rising disposable incomes, continued growth in population and
tourism levels aided by the increased presence of modern retail format selling.
Demand for processed and packaged foods increased considerably through the
country’s economic boom (2002-2008).
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