According to USDA FAS GAIN Report TC2024-07 released on September 4th, production in the United Arab Emirates will increase by 16.7 percent from 2024 to attain 70,000 metric tons. The Nation is dependent on imports with 400,000 tons representing 85.1 percent of consumption. Domestic consumption will increase by 5.6 percent in 2025 attaining 50 kg per capita (110 lbs.) assuming a population of 9.4 million comprising Emiratis and expatriates and including foreign manual workers in construction. Domestic broiler production is supported by government feed subsidies and other concessions.
The UAE market is dominated by Brazil exporting set-weight whole frozen chicken from 900 g to 1,200 g in addition to portions and further-processed items. Brazil operates plants capable of satisfying UAE Halal and labeling requirements for a wide range of products in demand.
During the first half of 2024 UAE was ranked 9th in volume among importers from the U.S. with 51,973 metric tons valued at $56.7 million. Compared to the first half of 2023, volume and value were higher by 59 percent and 83 percent respectively. Over the first half of 2024, UAE represented 3.2 percent of export volume and 2.5 percent of value. Over the six-month period average unit value was $1,091 per metric ton, 
below the average for the period that attained $1,366 per metric ton. U.S. leg quarters exported to the UAE are mainly consumed by foreign contract laborers.