Italy Packaging and Food Processing Machinery Exports to UAE Hit €161 Million
Italy has strengthened its position as a global industrial leader, with exports
of Italian packaging and food processing machinery to the UAE reaching €161 million
by July 2025 This surge reflects the Gulf region’s growing appetite for Made in Italy
engineering, innovation, and precision
italy Leads UAE Market in Packaging and Food Processing Machinery
According to the latest trade data, Italian exports of packaging machinery to the UAE
totaled €53.7 million, up 58.3% year-on-year, securing a 34.7% market share Meanwhile
food and beverage processing machinery exports reached €107.3 million, marking an 87.5%
increase over 2024 and capturing a 35.4% share of the market
This remarkable growth underscores Italy’s role as a trusted industrial partner, supporting
the UAE’s efforts in economic diversification, food security, and technological advancement
italy Showcases Innovation at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
The momentum of Italian machinery exports will be highlighted at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 4–6 November 2025 252 italian companies will participate
making Italy one of the largest and most influential international contingents at the exhibition
At the event, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with UCIMA (italian Packaging Machinery
Manufacturers Association) and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
will present cutting-edge Made in Italy technologies through the dedicated Italian Lounge
This interactive hub will connect regional manufacturers, distributors, and investors with leading
italian companies, showcasing innovative solutions in production efficiency, digital transformation
and sustainable manufacturing
Italian Engineering Fuels UAE’s Industrial Transformation
italy’s presence at Gulfood Manufacturing represents more than a trade milestone
it reflects the deep industrial partnership between our nations italian technology aligns
perfectly with the UAE’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and high-performance
manufacturing,” said Lorenzo Fanara, Ambassador of Italy to the UAE
The UAE’s food manufacturing sector, valued at USD 23.21 billion in 2025 and projected
to exceed USD 52.76 billion in the coming years, is driving unprecedented demand for
advanced machinery and automation Italian engineering, long recognized for precision,
quality, and performance, is pivotal in delivering sustainable, efficient, and highly automated
solutions tailored to the regional market
Italian Innovation Enhances Gulf Competitiveness
“The Gulf is undergoing a manufacturing transformation, with Italian engineering at its core
Our exports of food processing and packaging machinery to the UAE have grown significantly
this year, reflecting the market’s trust in Italian quality, precision, and sustainability As the
hospitality and food sectors expand, Italian innovation will continue to enhance production
efficiency and competitiveness across the Gulf,” stated Valerio Soldani, Trade Commissioner
Italian Trade Agency – Dubai
A Strategic Industrial Partner for the UAE
The growth in Italy machinery exports mirrors a broader regional shift toward high-tech
high-value machinery, supporting the UAE’s goals of local production, resilient supply chains
and food security italian manufacturers continue to set global benchmarks for design excellence
digitalization, and engineering precision, delivering enduring industrial value
As the UAE cements its role as the Gulf’s manufacturing and logistics hub, italy remains
a trusted partner, driving industrial diversification, technological advancement, and sustainable
growth in the region
