Source: NCDA&CS, 1/23/19

North Carolina Department of Agriculture hosts a trade mission to Dubai in March 2019. Participants will engage in personalized business-to-business meetings arranged by former agriculture consular. We will guide you through in-depth briefings and site visits where you will gain an understanding of the intricacies of the Middle East market – from cultural expectations, to consumer tastes, to regulatory complexities – to help you better position yourself for future success in this growing market.

Among the GCC-5 countries, the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) with its larger population, larger influx of tourists and businessmen coupled with its vibrant re-export activities is the largest market for food products, followed by Kuwait. Within the U.A.E., Dubai is the country’s commercial center and the region’s trade hub. Efficient infrastructure (sea, land and air ports), large free trade zones and a strong business orientation make Dubai an important commercial center in the Middle East. Business opportunities for trade mission participants are promising as US exported $1.1 billion Ag products to UAE, which ranks #21 among US Agricultural export markets in 2017.

Industry Focus: Fresh fruit and vegetables
Participation Fee: Free
Registration: Please contact Michelle Wang
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Tel:  +1 919.707.3141
Email: michelle.wang@ncagr.gov

Registration Deadline: February 8, 2019

Participating companies may be eligible for financial assistance through STEP grant.