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Table no.2: Top Muslim halal food expenditure markets – 2014, USD billion

Country Expenditure

Indonesia 158
Turkey 110

Pakistan 100

Egypt 76
Bangladesh 62

Iran 59

Saudi Arabia 44
Nigeria 39

Russian Federation 35
India 34

Algeria 31

Iraq 29
Morocco 25

Sudan 23

United Arabian Emirates 19

Source: Global Islamic Economy Gateway

There are products that are recommended for the export to the territories in accordance with the
Czech Republic export strategy. These are the following. Meat for the Russian federation. Dairy
products for the countries of the Middle East and northern Africa. Baker’s and confectionery
products to the Russian Federation, northern Africa and Arabian countries of the Middle East.

Although there are several companies holding the halal certificate, the awareness of this
certificate is considerable low in the Czech Republic. Consultancy and services in the field of
halal certification are provided by the Czech- Middle Asian Chamber of Commerce that is a
contractual partner of the Muftis Association of the Russian Federation, the founder of one of the
certification centers. Businessmen can also turn to one of the private companies dealing with
consultancy and certification system preparation. An example is UniConsultings.r.o. Individual
ministries and the Czech Chamber of Commerce and Agrarian Chamber should further support
and inform about the halal certification.

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