By Staff Reporter
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has launched a new 500-square-metre mezzanine level at its Coffee Centre, creating a premium space to support international trade, innovation and business growth for industry members and stakeholders.
The new facility features 16 private offices for lease, flexible hot-desking options and a members-only espresso bar for product demonstrations and client hosting. The expansion comes at a time when the global coffee sector, valued at over USD 200 billion, faces shifting dynamics shaped by climate change, new consumer preferences and changing trade flows.
Coinciding with the launch, DMCC released a special edition of its Future of Trade report, highlighting how the industry—worth more than USD 26 billion in global trade—is undergoing a major transformation. The report points to rising demand in Asia-Pacific markets, increasing value retention at origin countries like Ethiopia and Mexico, and the growing role of digital traceability tools such as blockchain and AI.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, said Dubai is now positioned not only as a redistribution hub but also as a global stage for specialty coffee. He noted that more than 25 million farmers depend on the crop, making innovation in climate-smart agriculture and digital trade crucial to its future.
The report recommends greater investment in sustainable farming, transparent supply chains and mid-point trade hubs such as Dubai to streamline logistics and enhance resilience. With its expanding coffee ecosystem and digital trade infrastructure, DMCC aims to strengthen Dubai’s role in shaping the future of the global coffee industry.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
