EXPERIENCE INDIA’S LARGEST-EVER PARTICIPATION AT GULFOOD
India's participation features a strong institutional support by
APEDA • MPEDA • Spices Board India • Tea Board of India • CEPCI
We are proud to announce India as the Official Partner Country of Gulfood 2026. This marks a historic first for the world’s largest food and beverage event and a defining moment in the UAE–India trade relationship under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Since CEPA’s signing, food and agri-trade between the two nations has surged, laying the foundation for deeper collaboration and faster market access. With India’s food market on track to reach USD 400 billion by 2027, powered by innovation, digital transformation and the rise of premium products, Gulfood stands at the very forefront of these global shifts, witnessing new trends emerge first-hand.
For industry buyers, distributors and manufacturers like you, this partnership opens a gateway to one of the fastest-growing food economies in the world. India’s participation brings over 600 exhibiting companies across key sectors, including grains, pulses, dairy, beverages, meat, poultry, world foods and more.
DISCOVER LEADING NAMES KNOWN ACROSS GLOBAL MARKETS
Proudly supported by major government organisations like; APEDA, MPEDA, CEPCI, the Tea Board of India and the Spices Board India, this unified showcase will present India’s vast sourcing capabilities and its growing role as a global food supplier.
Join us at Gulfood and discover the India Pavilion, which will be a focal point for sourcing, networking and investment, representing the scale, ambition and resilience driving UAE-India’s rise as a leader in global food trade.
💡 DID YOU KNOW...
India's industrial-scale food production and export capabilities make it a cornerstone of global supply chains? As one of the world’s largest producers of everything from grains and pulses to finished, packaged goods, India consistently meets the demands of international distributors and retailers looking for both scale and variety.