Dubai’s external food trade in 2017, between the months of January and September 2017 reached a whopping Dh70.2 billion according to recent statistics released by the Dubai Customs.

Imports worth approximately Dh44.billion were recorded, exports worth another Dh12.6 billion and re-exports worth Dh12.9 billion were reflected in the latest statistics.

"Promoting external trade in support of the national economy is a priority for us at Dubai Customs following the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai," said Ahmed Abdul Salam Kazim, director of strategy and corporate excellence at Dubai Customs.

"We facilitate the business by introducing the latest and best services in clearing cargo to help a better trade flow of food products from and into the country. Dubai has become an essential trade corridor for foodstuffs in the region, owing to its advanced infrastructure and efficient customs services that insure easy access of dietary supplies to surrounding markets in record time," he added.