United Arab Emirates (UAE) Meat Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2015-2025 – Analyzing Product Categories and Segments, Distribution Channel, Competitive Landscape, Packaging and Consumer Segmentation
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The meat market in UAE was valued at $1.8 billion in 2020 and is projected to register a growth rate of more than 2%, during the forecast period 2021-2025. Per capita expenditure on meat in the UAE was higher than both the global and the regional levels. Frozen meat was the largest category in 2020, followed by chilled raw packaged meat – whole cuts, fresh meat (counter), cooked meats – packaged, chilled raw packaged meat – processed, ambient meat, and cooked meats – counter. Frozen meat was the largest category in 2020, while the chilled raw packaged meat – processed category is forecasted to register the fastest value growth that is followed by cooked meats – counter and cooked meats – packaged. In the UAE, the consumption of meat is higher among males than females. Furthermore, “older young adults” represent the largest subset of the meat sector in the UAE. Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the largest distribution channel in the UAE meat sector followed by food & drinks specialists and convenience stores respectively.
Overview of the meat market in the UAE
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What are the market dynamics in the meat market in UAE?
Frozen meat is the leading category in volume terms, while the chilled raw packaged meat – whole cuts category is forecast to register the fastest volume growth during 2020-2025. The chilled raw packaged meat – whole cuts category is expected to gain the most market share in volume terms during the forecast period. In the UAE, meat with health & wellness claims registered growth at a CAGR of more than 6% during 2015-2020. The health & wellness market is led by the chilled raw packaged meat – whole cuts category.
Meat market in the UAE, by cities
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Abu Dhabi emerged as the largest meat market in the UAE, accounting for over 34% volume share in 2020. The meat market in Sharjah recorded the fastest growth with a CAGR of over 8%. The UAE accounted for a value share of more than 3%, in the Middle East and African meat sector in 2020. The country is expected to register overall value growth of more than 13% during the forecast period, and overall volume growth of more than 10% during the same period. UAE ranks fourth in terms of fragmentation when compared to the leading countries in the region, with the top five companies accounting for a share of more than 28% in 2020.
What are the category classifications in the meat market in the UAE?
Frozen meat led the UAE meat sector in terms of per capita consumption in 2020, followed by chilled raw packaged meat – whole cuts and fresh meat (counter) respectively. Furthermore, per capita consumption of chilled raw packaged meat – whole cuts, cooked meats – packaged and frozen meat categories in UAE was higher in the UAE than both the global and regional averages in the same year. However, the per capita consumption of cooked meats – counter and fresh meat (counter) was lower in UAE compared to both the global and regional averages. Furthermore, the per capita consumption of ambient meat and chilled raw packaged meat – processed was higher in UAE compared to the regional average but was lower when compared to the global average.
Meat market in UAE, by category
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Who are the major players in the meat market in the UAE?
In 2020, BRF S.A. led the meat market of the UAE followed by, Emirates Modern Poultry Co, Farm Fresh Meats, Inc, AI Islami Foods, and Universal Islamic Meat Fzco. The BRF S.A. has been accounted for a value share of more than 10% in 2020.
Meat market in UAE, by key players
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Market report scope
Market size (Year – 2020) | $1.8 billion |
Growth rate | CAGR of >2% from 2021 to 2025 |
The base year for estimation | 2020 |
Forecast Period | 2021-2025 |
Segmentation by category | Fresh Meat (Counter), Chilled Raw Packaged Meat-Whole Cuts, Chilled Raw Packaged Meat – Processed, Ambient meat, Frozen meat, Cooked meats – packaged, and Cooked meats – counter |
Key players | BRF S.A., Emirates Modern Poultry Co, Farm Fresh Meats, Inc, AI Islami Foods, and Universal Islamic Meat Fzco |
Scope
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the following:
- Per capita consumption and per capita expenditure of meat was higher in the UAE than both the global and regional levels in 2020.
- Hypermarkets & supermarkets is the leading distribution channel in the UAE meat sector, with a value share of over 50% in 2020.
- In the UAE meat sector, private labels accounted for a value share of over 15% in 2020.
- Flexible packaging accounted for a share of over 57% in the UAE meat sector in 2020.
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- Analysis of key macro-economic indicators such as real GDP, nominal GDP, consumer price index, household consumption expenditure, population (by age group, gender, rural-urban split, and employed people and unemployment rate. It also includes an economic summary of the country along with the labor market and demographic trends.
Emirates Modern Poultry Co.
Farm Fresh Meats Inc.
Al Islami Foods
Universal Islamic Meat Fzco
Siniora Food Industries Plc
PrimerPrecio
Al Ain Farms
Americana Group Inc.
Astra Food Company
Al Kabeer Group
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the market size of the meat market in the UAE in 2020?
The meat market in the UAE was valued at $1.8 billion in 2020.
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What is the growth rate of the meat market in the UAE?
The meat market in the UAE is projected to register a CAGR of more than 2% during the forecast period 2021-2025.
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What are the key categories in the meat market in the UAE?
The key categories in the UAE meat market include fresh meat (counter), chilled raw packaged meat-whole cuts, chilled raw packaged meat – processed, ambient meat, frozen meat, cooked meats – packaged, and cooked meats – counter.
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Who are the key players in the UAE meat market?
The key players in the UAE meat market are BRF S.A., Emirates Modern Poultry Co, Farm Fresh Meats, Inc, AI Islami Foods, and Universal Islamic Meat Fzco.
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