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Exporters from Malaysia, the world’s largest producer and exporter of Halal food products, are going to showcase the country’s multi-billion dollar Halal industry, that last year recorded $9.79 billion worth of Halal exports worldwide, at the 9th edition of the Halal Expo Dubai to be held on September 18 and 19 at the Roda Al Bustan Hotel near Dubai
International Airport.
Malaysia will be represented by 15 ready-to-export entrepreneurs at the national pavilion at the Expo, widening the choice of Halal products for local importers and consumers in the UAE and the Gulf.
Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industries is leading the country’s participation, representing Halal food, cosmetics and the pharmaceuticals sectors.
Globally, Muslim expenditure on food and beverage was estimated at $1.12 billion in 2014 and potentially rising to $1.58 billion in 2020.