Saudi Arabia Edible Meat Market Size

Saudi Arabia Edible Meat Market Analysis

The Saudi Arabia Edible Meat Market size is estimated at 6.38 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 7.01 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 1.92% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

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6.38 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

7.01 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

4.45 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

1.92 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Type

79.22 %

value share, Poultry, 2023

Product consistency, the surge in local production, and higher protein/lower fat content are some of the major factors influencing the higher poultry consumption.

Largest Segment by Form

52.77 %

value share, Fresh / Chilled, 2023

Fresh meats are considered to be of higher quality. The relaxation of the lockdown allowed customers to immediately purchase freshly cut meat through an offline channel.

Fastest-growing Segment by Type

2.25 %

Projected CAGR, Mutton, 2024-2029

There is an important sheep population in Saudi Arabia, and the livestock industry here is a major agricultural activity. However, demand is met through exports.

Fastest-growing Segment by Form

2.31 %

Projected CAGR, Processed, 2024-2029

The increasing popularity of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook meat to match the fast-paced lifestyle is projected to drive the demand for processed poultry meat in the country.

Leading Market Player

4.89 %

market share, Tanmiah Food Company, 2022

Other than the extensive product portfolio incorporating all forms and types of edible meat, the company's broad consumer reach makes it a leading player in the market.

Increasing investments in local production to boost the meat market in the country

Saudi Arabia Edible Meat Industry Segmentation Saudi Arabia Edible Meat Industry Segmentation

Beef, Mutton, Poultry are covered as segments by Type. Canned, Fresh / Chilled, Frozen, Processed are covered as segments by Form. Off-Trade, On-Trade are covered as segments by Distribution Channel.

• Poultry posed tough competition to the red meat category as it is the most consumed edible meat in Saudi Arabia. It had 66.5% more market share than beef and 66% more than mutton in 2021. Poultry meat is considered the primary source of protein for consumers in this country. The country records the highest per capita consumption of chicken in the world, at 50 kg annually. Due to the high prices of beef and mutton and religious restrictions on pork, poultry meat had an opportunity compared to all other meats. With the increase in production and availability, consumption is increasing across on-trade and off-trade channels. In 2020, local production accounted for 60% of the domestic poultry consumption of the country.
• Except for other meats, beef is predicted to be the fastest-growing edible meat to be consumed in Saudi Arabia. It is projected to register a CAGR of 2.94% by value during the forecast period of 2023-2029. Most Saudi Arabian consumers prefer slow-cooked meat like beef, which offers a premium taste. With the increase in the expat population, beef demand also increased. Almost 1/3 of the population in the country is expats.
• Most of the country's edible meats are imported. To reduce the dependency on imports, Saudi Arabia launched the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) to boost the production of edible meat from 2020 to 2025. It aims to reinforce food security by establishing a regional food hub to ensure that local manufacturers meet all food needs in the country. Specialized manufacturing clusters will be established, linking farmers, manufacturers, packaging plants, and retail companies to enable the local food processing sector of edible meat to meet 85% of the local demand for processed food products by 2030.