Saudi Arabia Dairy Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2028

Saudi Arabia Dairy Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2028

The Saudi Arabia Dairy Market size is estimated at 5.65 billion USD in 2023, and is expected to reach 6.06 billion USD by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 3.78% during the forecast period (2023-2028).

Key Highlights

• Milk is the largest category in the Saudi Arabia Dairy Market. The Saudi government has introduced a range of initiatives and incentives, such as subsidies for dairy farmers, investment in research and development and others supporting the growth of segment.
• Among all the Distribution Channels, Off-Trade is the largest contributor to the Saudi Arabia Dairy Market. The growth of segment in the country is largely driven with the existence of an inviting place for customers to shop, as they are constantly drawn to make large purchases.
• The growth rate of Butter segment indicates that it is the Fastest-growing category. The rising interest of consumers towards baking in Saudi Arabia is emerged to be one of the drivers for butter in the countr, as a quick and practical source of nutrition.
• Off-Trade is the Fastest-growing distribution channel for the Saudi Arabia Dairy Market. The technological advancements making freedom to browse digital catalogs without any hurry in a priceless way is driving off-trade retail channels through Online stores.

Increasing government support, rising health consciousness, and rise of local production are driving the consumption of dairy products in Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Arabia dominates the dairy market consumption in the Middle East due to factors such as the increasing government-run health and wellness campaigns designed to combat obesity and related problems (diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and high cholesterol), which have been encouraging consumers to purchase healthier products and directly fueling the consumption of dairy products in the country. The government has also been ramping up efforts to increase local production by encouraging manufacturers and producers with incentives and subsidies.
• An increasing number of health-conscious consumers are moving toward milk and related products to supplement food with the nutrition required for the body. The majority of the population consumed milk with their tea, coffee, shakes, or drinks. Thus, the per capita consumption of milk in the country experienced an increase of 1.69% in 2022 compared to 2021.
• With the adoption of Western culture and changing food habits, the demand for cheese has been increasing across the country. Cheese is also generating strong demand from the fast food industry, where foreign foodservice operators are strategically expanding their presence. In 2021, the number of Pizza Hut outlets in Saudi Arabia reached 222.
• Laban is majorly consumed by Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, as they consider it an essential part of the Arab diet. It is majorly produced in Lebanon and some other Arab countries. With the growing consumption of laban, companies are differentiating their offerings in terms of flavor, ingredient, health benefit claims, and packaging format and size.

Saudi Arabia Dairy Industry Overview

The Saudi Arabia Dairy Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 51.94%. The major players in this market are Almarai Company, Arla Foods AmbA, Danone SA, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) and The National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC) (sorted alphabetically).

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