Establishment of Japan Food Export Platform in the UAE to Strengthen Japanese Food Market Expansion

In a significant step toward expanding the international presence of Japanese agricultural, forestry, fishery products, and foods, the Government of Japan has outlined strategic objectives of reaching 2 trillion yen in exports by 2025 and 5 trillion yen by 2030. As part of the comprehensive Export Expansion Action Strategy for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Products and Food, the “Japan Food Export Platform” has been established in key overseas markets, with Dubai, UAE, becoming the 16th location globally to host this initiative.

On February 18, 2025, an opening ceremony was held in Dubai to formally inaugurate the Japan Food Export Platform in the UAE. The platform is designed to serve as a comprehensive support hub for Japanese food exporters by offering consultation services, addressing export-related inquiries, supporting promotional initiatives, and fostering the development of new commercial distribution channels in collaboration with local partners. It also aims to strengthen ties with food-related businesses and stakeholders across the UAE.

The ceremony was attended by H.E. Dr. Mohamed Salman Al Hammadi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Food Diversity Sector at the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), and Sheikh Suhail Al Maktoum, founder of Dubai-based Japanese café Yamanote Atelier. The event served as a valuable networking opportunity, enhancing the momentum for the promotion and expansion of Japanese food products in the UAE market.

Through this platform, Japan is committed to deepening its engagement with the UAE’s food industry and enhancing the availability of high-quality Japanese food products in the region.