l-b-ae-2351.5M
AED · Asking bid
Profitable B2B Food Trading Business in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Revenue
- AED 350K/mo
- Profit
- AED 17K/mo
- Multiple
- 7.6x
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Established UAE FMCG food distributor with 1,000+ clients, own-brand line & delivery fleet for sale
Food & Drink DistributorsBusiness
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesEst. 201850 people
Asking price
AED 1,000,000AED
- Revenue
- AED 42K/mo
- Profit
- AED 0/mo
- Multiple
- —
Overview
Established UAE-wide FMCG food distribution company serving 1,000+ clients across all seven emirates with major retail partnerships, an own-brand product line, and an e-commerce storefront. Operating since 2018 with a 50+ person team and own delivery fleet.
Products & services
The business distributes FMCG food products — primarily ice cream (cups, tubs, sandwiches, cones, stick bars in flavours including saffron, vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry) and dairy (yogurt, laban, labneh, cheese) — across all seven emirates of the UAE. It also operates an e-commerce storefront for direct-to-consumer orders. Revenue is generated through three distribution channels: 1. **Modern Trade** — structured contracts with hypermarket chains and large-scale supermarkets. Inventory control and replenishment via ERP systems, with promotion planning, merchandising, and performance analytics. 2. **HORECA** — daily delivery to hotels, restaurants, cafes, catering companies, and institutional kitchens, with customized packaging for professional kitchens and collaboration with chefs and procurement teams. 3. **General Trade** — coverage of local supermarkets, grocery stores, and independent retailers via a dedicated sales and delivery team with daily visits and on-site ordering through handheld devices. The company also owns a private-label ice cream brand covering cups, tubs, sandwiches, cones, and stick bars. Product pricing ranges from AED 2.00 to AED 16.00 per unit at retail.
Customers & market
The business serves a diversified client base of 1,000+ active customers across the UAE: - **Modern Trade**: major hypermarket and supermarket chains including Carrefour, Union Coop, Sharjah Coop, Emirates Coop, Geant, Aswaaq, Al Maya, Al Madina, Day to Day, and Shaklan Supermarket. - **HORECA**: hotels, restaurants, cafes, catering companies, and institutional kitchens. - **General Trade**: local supermarkets, grocery stores, and independent minimarkets. Geographic coverage spans all seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah). No single customer accounts for a majority of revenue — the client base is well-diversified across channels and emirates. The UAE FMCG food distribution market continues to grow, driven by population growth, tourism, and expanding modern retail infrastructure.
Operations & team
- **Founded**: 2018, operating for 7+ years. - **Headquarters**: Warehouse in Ras Al Khor Industrial Area, Dubai. - **Team**: 50+ employees across sales, operations, and delivery. - **Logistics**: Own fleet of 10+ delivery trucks with refrigerated transport for cold-chain integrity. Daily delivery capability across all seven emirates. - **Technology**: ERP systems for inventory control and replenishment; handheld devices and mobile apps for on-site ordering in the general trade channel; Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront. - **Operating hours**: Monday–Saturday, 08:00–18:00. - **Key suppliers**: Trusted global and local food brands supplying ice cream, dairy, and beverage products. - **Quality standards**: Refrigerated delivery methods ensure freshness and cold-chain compliance for all frozen and chilled products.
Growth opportunities
1. **Product portfolio expansion** — Add new food categories (beverages, frozen foods, snacks) to leverage the existing distribution network and retailer relationships. 2. **E-commerce scaling** — The Shopify storefront currently serves Dubai-only delivery on Fridays and Saturdays. Expanding to daily delivery and nationwide coverage would unlock significant direct-to-consumer revenue. 3. **Private-label growth** — The own-brand ice cream line can be expanded into dairy and frozen dessert categories, improving margins and building brand equity. 4. **GCC geographic expansion** — Extend distribution operations beyond the UAE into Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman using the established supply chain and cold-chain logistics capability. 5. **New channel development** — Target institutional buyers (schools, hospitals, corporate cafeterias) and online grocery platforms for additional revenue streams. 6. **Cold-chain optimization** — Invest in additional refrigerated trucks and warehouse capacity to support higher volume and broader geographic reach.
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