Vietnamese food and beverage businesses are making a strong impression at Gulfood in Dubai. According to the participation figures shared for this edition, more than 120 Vietnamese enterprises are exhibiting across more than 120 booths, presenting products that range from agricultural commodities and seafood to processed foods, beverages, and ingredients.

Their presence reflects the breadth of Vietnam’s food and beverage sector and its ambition to build stronger connections with buyers in the UAE, the wider Middle East, Africa, and beyond. For exporters, Dubai provides an opportunity to meet international importers, distributors, and retailers in one place and explore how their products could reach new markets.

Beyond the exhibition floor

Gulfood gives participating companies a chance to turn introductions into practical business conversations. Vietnamese exhibitors can present their products directly to potential partners, learn what buyers need, and assess opportunities for distribution or a commercial presence in the UAE.

The exhibition also brings important market trends into focus, including demand for Halal-certified products, sustainable sourcing, plant-based foods, and convenient ready-to-eat options. Understanding these requirements can help businesses adapt their products and market approach to the customers they hope to serve.

Connecting Vietnam with regional opportunity

Vietnam’s participation shows how its food and beverage businesses are looking beyond production and toward long-term partnerships across the supply chain. The UAE can serve as a starting point for companies seeking to develop relationships throughout the GCC and other international markets.

For the Vietnam Business Network in the UAE (VNBC), Gulfood is a valuable opportunity to strengthen connections between Vietnamese businesses and regional partners. VNBC welcomes conversations with companies interested in exploring trade, distribution, and expansion opportunities between Vietna