Food import to Dubai rises by 18 per cent
Food imports to Dubai rose to 18 per cent in 2011 at 6.7 million tonnes compared to 5.6 million tonnes in 2010 from 151 countries, said Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality.
The value of ornamental fish imports to the UAE has crossed USD 1.14 million in 2008, with demand for exotic fishes in the country expected to grow by 5 to 7 per cent annually, according to latest market figures.