GCC Dairy Market Report and Forecast 2023-2028

GCC Dairy Market Report and Forecast 2023-2028

Market Outlook

According to the report by Expert Market Research (EMR), the GCC dairy market reached a value of USD 9.93 billion in 2022. Aided by the increasing health awareness and changing consumer preferences, the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2023 and 2028, reaching a value of USD 13.59 billion by 2028.

The dairy market in the GCC region offers a wide variety of goods made from cow, goat, and camel milk, including butter, milk, yoghurt, cheese, and other dairy-based products. Dairy products are an essential part of the daily diet for many consumers, providing necessary nutrients like proteins, vitamins, and minerals. The GCC dairy market growth is primarily driven by the increasing health awareness among consumers, who are progressively opting for dairy products as a source of essential nutrients.

Changing consumer preferences have also played a significant role in shaping the GCC dairy market size. The increasing popularity of plant-based and lactose-free dairy alternatives has encouraged dairy manufacturers to innovate and diversify their product offerings. As a result, the market has witnessed the introduction of various innovative and value-added dairy products, catering to the evolving needs of health-conscious consumers.

The growing demand for convenience foods and ready-to-eat products is another factor contributing to the GCC dairy market expansion. Dairy products, such as yoghurt and cheese, are increasingly being consumed as convenient snacks or as ingredients in various dishes, owing to their ease of consumption and versatility. This trend has resulted in a higher demand for dairy products in the region.

Additionally, government support and initiatives aimed at promoting the local dairy industry have further bolstered the growth of the GCC dairy market. Governments in the region have implemented various policies and provided incentives to encourage local dairy production and reduce reliance on imports. These measures have led to the expansion of the dairy sector in the GCC countries, thereby driving the growth of the market.

Moreover, the GCC region has ideal climatic conditions for organic dairy farming, with abundant sunshine, open pastures, and suitable temperatures. This has encouraged some dairy farmers to switch to organic farming, as it is a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way of producing dairy products.

Market Segmentation

The market can be divided based on product and country.

Market Breakup by Product

  • Fluid Milk
  • UHT Milk
  • Flavoured Milk
  • Cream
  • Butter
  • Anhydrous Milk Fat (AMF)
  • Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP)
  • Whole Milk Powder (WMP)
  • Whey Protein (Powder and Concentrate)
  • Lactose
  • Cheese
  • Yoghurt
  • Ice-cream
  • Others
Market Breakup by Country
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Bahrain
Competitive Landscape

The EMR report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and acquisitions and mergers, among other major developments, of the GCC dairy companies. Some of the major key players explored in the report by Expert Market Research are as follows:
  • Almarai Company
  • National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC)
  • Al Rawabi Dairy Company
  • Al Ain Dairy
  • Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO)
  • Nestlé S.A.
  • Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
  • Arla Foods amba
  • Lactalis Group
  • Others
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1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 GCC
7 Industry Opportunities and Challenges
8 Global Dairy Market Overview
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Dairy Historical Market (2018-2022)
8.3 Global Dairy Market Forecast (2023-2028)
8.4 Global Raw Milk Production by Major Country
8.5 Global Dairy Market by Region
8.5.1 Market Share
8.5.1.1 North America
8.5.1.2 Europe
8.5.1.3 Asia Pacific
8.5.1.4 Latin America
8.5.1.5 Middle East and Africa
9 GCC Dairy Market Analysis
9.1 Key Industry Highlights
9.2 GCC Raw Milk Historical Production (2018-2022)
9.3 GCC Raw Milk Production Forecast (2023-2028)
9.4 GCC Dairy Historical Market (2018-2022)
9.5 GCC Dairy Market Forecast (2023-2028)
9.6 GCC Dairy Market by Product
9.6.1 Fluid Milk
9.6.1.1 Market Share
9.6.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.6.1.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.6.2 UHT Milk
9.6.2.1 Market Share
9.6.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.6.2.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.6.3 Flavoured Milk
9.6.3.1 Market Share
9.6.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.6.3.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.6.4 Cream
9.6.4.1 Market Share
9.6.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.6.4.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.6.5 Butter
9.6.5.1 Market Share
9.6.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.6.5.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.6.6 Anhydrous Milk Fat (AMF)
9.6.6.1 Market Share
9.6.6.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.6.6.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.6.7 Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP)
9.6.7.1 Market Share
9.6.7.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.6.7.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.6.8 Whole Milk Powder (WMP)
9.6.8.1 Market Share
9.6.8.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.6.8.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.6.9 Whey Protein (Powder and Concentrate)
9.6.9.1 Market Share
9.6.9.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.6.9.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.6.10 Lactose
9.6.10.1 Market Share
9.6.10.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.6.10.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.6.11 Cheese
9.6.11.1 Market Share
9.6.11.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.6.11.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.6.12 Yoghurt
9.6.12.1 Market Share
9.6.12.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.6.12.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.6.13 Ice-cream
9.6.13.1 Market Share
9.6.13.2 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
9.6.13.3 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
9.6.14 Others
9.7 GCC Dairy Market by Country
9.7.1 Market Share
9.7.1.1 Saudi Arabia
9.7.1.2 United Arab Emirates
9.7.1.3 Kuwait
9.7.1.4 Oman
9.7.1.5 Qatar
9.7.1.6 Bahrain
10 Regional Analysis
10.1 Saudi Arabia
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.2 United Arab Emirates
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.3 Kuwait
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.4 Oman
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.5 Qatar
10.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.5.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10.6 Bahrain
10.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2022)
10.6.2 Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11 Market Dynamics
11.1 SWOT Analysis
11.1.1 Strengths
11.1.2 Weaknesses
11.1.3 Opportunities
11.1.4 Threats
11.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
11.2.1 Supplier’s Power
11.2.2 Buyers Power
11.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
11.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
11.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
11.3 Key Indicators for Demand
11.4 Key Indicators for Price
12 Value Chain Analysis
13 Trade Data Analysis
13.1 Major Importing Countries
13.1.1 By Volume
13.1.2 By Value
13.2 Major Exporting Countries
13.2.1 By Volume
13.2.2 By Value
14 Price Analysis
15 Milk Production Process
15.1 Overview
15.2 Detailed Process Flow
15.3 Operations Involved
16 Milk Production Cost Analysis
16.1 Cost of Raw Material
16.2 Packaging
16.3 Transportation
16.4 Utilities
16.5 Manpower
16.6 Others
17 Competitive Landscape
17.1 Market Structure
17.2 Company Profiles
17.2.1 Almarai Company
17.2.1.1 Company Overview
17.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.1.4 Certifications
17.2.2 National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC)
17.2.2.1 Company Overview
17.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.2.4 Certifications
17.2.3 Al Rawabi Dairy Company
17.2.3.1 Company Overview
17.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.3.4 Certifications
17.2.4 Al Ain Dairy
17.2.4.1 Company Overview
17.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.4.4 Certifications
17.2.5 Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO)
17.2.5.1 Company Overview
17.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.5.4 Certifications
17.2.6 Nestlé S.A.
17.2.6.1 Company Overview
17.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.6.4 Certifications
17.2.7 Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
17.2.7.1 Company Overview
17.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.7.4 Certifications
17.2.8 Arla Foods amba
17.2.8.1 Company Overview
17.2.8.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.8.4 Certifications
17.2.9 Lactalis Group
17.2.9.1 Company Overview
17.2.9.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.9.4 Certifications
17.2.10 Others
18 Industry Events and Developments
Additional Customization Available
1. Manufacturing Process of Any of the Mentioned Dairy Products
2. Cost Analysis on Any of the Mentioned Dairy Products

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