Export Opportunities for US Food & Beverages to the UAE
Political and cultural differences can make finding export opportunities for US organic food and beverages difficult. In addition, confusing trade regulations and strict guidelines for labeling Better-For-You foods have been obstacles to establishing strong international trade relationships with UAE brokers and distributors.
Although economic barriers have stunted the growth in overseas sales to the UAE, another issue has prevented American natural food and beverage brands from tapping into the UAE market. American healthy food and beverage brands traditionally had to establish a business relationship with one broker or distributor before starting the same process with another international broker or distributor. As a result, attending global trade shows became a costly and time-consuming strategy. In addition, during the COVID-19 pandemic, stringent health policies made it impossible for American organic food and beverage brands to travel overseas.
A one-of-a-kind eCommerce platform has helped American better-for-you food and beverage brands communicate with brokers and distributors that serve the UAE market.
Since 2010, Philadelphia-based Grovara has offered American natural food and beverage brands the option to join an eCommerce platform that brings together both the buyers and sellers of better-for-you products. In fewer than 30 days, your company gains access to a carefully vetted database of brokers and distributors that sell healthy food and beverage products to UAE consumers. From one convenient eCommerce platform, you can start conversations, process orders, verify transactions, and complete accurate fulfillment requests from the comfort of your home and office.
The Up and Coming UAE Natural Food and Beverage Market
The United Arab Emirates is home to one of the most robust economies in the Middle East and throughout Asia and Europe. Rapidly rising oil prices combined with near-record demand has made the country one of the wealthiest in the world. Moreover, because of the quick rise in household incomes, the UAE represents one of the most promising international markets across the globe.
Economic forecasters expect the rapid economic growth trend to continue at least through 2027. This means your American organic food and beverage brand has a relatively large window to take advantage of the vibrant UAE economy. In addition, one of the reasons the UAE market should attract American brands is the growing awareness among the nation’s younger citizens about the health benefits of consuming natural foods and beverages.
American healthy food and beverage brands should be ready to fill the demand.
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Grovara has grown its membership from just a couple of dozens of American brands ten years ago to hundreds of American organic food and beverage brands today. Here are a few companies that have joined the Grovara eCommerce platform.
The Grovara way of connecting US organic food and beverages with international brokers and distributors helped us navigate the turbulent trade conditions initiated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of losing sales, Grovara increased sales in Latin American markets by more than 75 percent during 2021. Half of the growth came from Mexican consumer markets.
Learn more about the Grovara way by submitting the contact form or calling us at 215-207-0967. Our team can help you find export opportunities for your US food and beverages in the UAE and elsewhere.