foreign agricultural service gain report global agriculture information network scheduled public distribution date 12 7 1999 tc9038 united arab emirates retail food sector prepared by ato ron verdonk us consulate general drafted mohamed taha highlights the 2 5 billion uae market is developing rapidly imported foods account for most shelf space and with about 85 percent share an annual growth rate of 10 projected major retailers product forecast at 15 annually includes psd changes no trade matrix dubai page 1 unclassified usda table contents i summary ii road map entry 3 a hypermarkets superstores supermarkets strategy channels 4 company profile characteristics 6 b grocery stores convenience gas marts iii competition iv best products prospects 8 present in which have
