GCC Foodservice Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 54.72 Billion |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 98.04 Billion |
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Largest Share by Foodservice Type | Full Service Restaurants |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 12.37 % |
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Largest Share by Country | Saudi Arabia |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
GCC Foodservice Market Analysis
The GCC Foodservice Market size is estimated at 54.72 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 98.04 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 12.37% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
54.72 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
98.04 Billion
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
6.42 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
12.37 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Country
51.34 %
value share, Saudi Arabia, 2023
Saudi Arabia is one of the main proponent countries in GCC, and its huge tourist and visiting and residential businessmen base promotes the segment.
Fastest-growing Country
17.10 %
Projected CAGR, United Arab Emirates, 2024-2029
The UAE population currently consists of 89% expats with diverse culinary habits, increasing the demand for international and ethnic cuisines in the foodservice industry.
Largest Segment by Foodservice Type
46.60 %
value share, Full Service Restaurants, 2023
Full service restaurants dominated the industry due to the increasing frequency of dining out, high disposable income, and a large base of tourists and expatriates.
Fastest-growing segment by Foodservice Type
15.95 %
Projected CAGR, Cloud Kitchen, 2024-2029
Expansive penetration of online food delivery services, like Deliveroo, Talabat, Noon Food, and Careem, is projected to help in the exponential growth of the virtual segment.
Leading Market Player
0.58 %
market share, MH Alshaya Co. WLL, 2022
The company has over 4,000 stores in the GCC, and its focus is on delivering exceptional customer experiences and quality food, which has helped it build a loyal customer base.
Higher dine-out frequency and increasing tourism contribute to the higher market share of the FSR segment
- The FSR segment accounted for the major share of the market in 2022, witnessing a hike of 77.79% in 2022 compared to 2020. Owing to the high dine-out frequency in the region, on an average basis, 40% of the population dine out frequently on a weekly basis, which has increased the sub-segment's growth over the past years. Due to increasing tourism and spending on food, the market is anticipated to grow rapidly.
- The cloud kitchens sub-segment is projected to witness the fastest growth, registering a CAGR of 15.86% during the forecast period, 2023-2029. Owing to the number of online delivery app users in the country, advancements in the delivery techniques like the use of heat bags, the 30-minute delivery time, special discounts, acceptance of digital payment, and contactless delivery have gained consumers' interest. In 2021, the fast delivery service Getir was the most popular food delivery app in the Middle East & African (EMEA) region, which was downloaded more than 23 million times in 2021. However, Uber Eats ranked second, with roughly 20 million downloads, followed by Deliveroo, with 13 million downloads in 2021.
- Demand for fast food is also increasing in the region. Owing to this, the QSR segment witnessed a significant growth of 61.40% in 2022 compared to 2020. Big chains like TGI Friday's, KFC, Burger King, and Pizza Hut are the most popular brands, which are expanding their footprint and accounting for the largest share of the market. The meat-based cuisine in both QSR and FSR segments accounted for the major share as the consumption of meat is high in the region, which was registered at 0.45 million metric tons in 2022 and is expected to increase further. Popular dishes include Shawarma, Al Harees, Kabja, Biryani, Chicken Curry, Kebab, and Fried Chicken products.
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Saudi Arabia is the largest market owing to its sizeable population and higher disposable income
- Saudi Arabia is the largest country-wise segment in the GCC foodservice market, followed by the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. The market is majorly led by the Middle Eastern full-service restaurant segment, which accounted for an estimated share of 24.92% in the Saudi Arabian market in 2022. People in Saudi Arabia appreciate regional cuisine cooked using locally produced goods. For lunch and dinner, dishes like roasted chicken, Kabsa, grilled meat, and fish specialties with rice are very popular.
- The UAE foodservice market has grown significantly in recent years in line with the rising number of restaurants and cafes. As of 2022, Dubai had more than 13,000 cafes and eateries, with an estimated 3.5 million population. The cafes & bars segment is expected to grow at a faster rate over the study period, registering a value CAGR of 2.71%. This has been attributed to the nation's rising café culture and the growing spending on specialty coffee. Over six million cups are drunk daily in the United Arab Emirates, which spends USD 630 million on coffee annually.
- In Kuwait, the cloud kitchen segment is the fastest-growing due to the increased penetration of internet users. The segment is estimated to record a value CAGR of 8.50% over the forecast period. As of 2022, nearly 4.31 million people in Kuwait used the internet, with the internet penetration rate rising to 99%. With the rising number of internet users, food delivery channels have increased and, in turn, boosted the sales of cloud kitchens. Talabat, Deliveroo, and Get Dukan are some of the prominent delivery players in the market. Thus, the Kuwaiti foodservice market observed a significant sales growth of 30% from 2020 to 2022. People are also looking for comfort food, which leads them to order food from home. Such factors are estimated to boost the sales of the foodservice market over the coming days.
GCC Foodservice Market Trends
Quick service restaurants in Qatar grow in popularity as the tourism industry booms
- Quick service restaurants in Qatar accounted for a share of 42% of the overall foodservice outlets in the country. Qatar received around 729,000 international arrivals in the first half of 2022, which is 19% higher compared to 2021 full-year visitors, which accounted for around 611,000. Qatar has been investing heavily in its tourism industry, which has increased the number of visitors to the country. Tourists often seek convenient and fast dining options, making QSRs a popular choice.
- Cloud kitchen outlets are anticipated to register the fastest growth in the market, with a CAGR of 6.20% by value during the forecast period. With the rise of food delivery apps and online ordering, consumers seek more convenient and faster ways to access their favorite foods. Cloud kitchens provide this convenience by delivering restaurant-quality food directly to customers' homes or offices. Food delivery players such as Talabat and Carriage held around 75% of the market share in 2022. Several players are entering the food delivery market. For instance, Deliveroo entered the Qatari market in 2022. The growth of online food delivery players is boosting the growth of cloud kitchen outlets in Qatar.
- The Qatari government has launched several initiatives to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including cloud kitchens. For example, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry offers financial incentives to SMEs that meet certain criteria, such as being innovative and contributing to the country's economic development. Additionally, the government has streamlined the process for obtaining licenses to open new restaurants, making it easier for entrepreneurs to enter the market.
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Average order value in Bahrain's full service restaurants was the highest in 2022, at USD 29.7, driven by popular dishes like jareesh, harees, machboos laham, mandi laham, and margoog
- In Bahrain, the average order was the highest among the FSRs in 2022 compared to other foodservice types, with a price of USD 29.7, which is around 54% higher than the quick service restaurants. Full service restaurants in the country have been making necessary changes to their menu offerings to attract more consumers by offering more expensive dishes with premium ingredients, leading to higher average order values. Some of the popular full service dishes in Bahrain are Jareesh (priced at around 6.5 USD per 300 g), Harees (priced at around 5.2 USD per 300 g), Machboos Laham (priced at around USD 7.4 per 300 g), Mandi Laham (priced at 7.4 USD per 300 g), and Margoog (priced at around USD 6.4 per 300 g).
- The average orders through cafes & bars in Bahrain increased by 11.24% between 2019 and 2022, attributed to increased coffee consumption. In Bahrain, the café culture has increased as people prefer drinking coffee in cafés, which is intrinsically linked to the demand for specialty coffee in the region. Thus, this trend drives the growth of the coffee market in the country. More upmarket and expensive menu items are also being increasingly offered in cafes, such as specialty coffee drinks, artisanal pastries, and gourmet sandwiches, increasing the average order value in cafes.
- The average order value for the cloud kitchen was priced at 13.4 in 2022. The expansion of the cloud kitchen industry is being driven by an increase in the demand for online meal delivery. Popular dishes offered by cloud kitchens in Bahrain are Harees, Kebabs, Hummus, and Fatayer, priced at USD 5.2, USD 2.8, USD 5.8, and USD 1.7 per 300 g in 2022.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Quick service restaurants dominate Bahrain's foodservice industry, with popular brands like Burger King, Five Guys, and McDonald's
- Oman's foodservice industry grew by 42.7% in 2022, driven by increased franchisee establishments and the immigrant working population
- Cafes & and bars industry in the united arab emirates is growing, driven by increasing population and the thriving tourism sector
- Popular FSR cuisines in Oman see modest price increases in 5 years, driven by increased demand and a competitive market
- The specialty coffee market in Saudi Arabia is growing, driven by the emergence of home-grown brands
- Kuwait foodservice industry grew significantly by value from 2017 to 2022, driven by quick service restaurants and cafes & bars
- International and local fast-food chains compete for market share in Saudi Arabia
- Inflation, rising tourism, and increased consumption drive food prices in Kuwait
- FSR has the highest order value, contributed by popular dishes like machboos, quzi, shawarma, saloona, and biryani
- Stuffed camel and al machboos are popular dishes in full service restaurants in the United Arab Emirates
GCC Foodservice Industry Overview
The GCC Foodservice Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 1%. The major players in this market are ALBAIK Food Systems Company SA, Americana Restaurants International PLC, Kudu Company For Food And Catering, LuLu Group International and MH Alshaya Co. WLL (sorted alphabetically).
GCC Foodservice Market Leaders
ALBAIK Food Systems Company SA
Americana Restaurants International PLC
Kudu Company For Food And Catering
LuLu Group International
MH Alshaya Co. WLL
Other important companies include Al Tazaj Fakeih, Alamar Foods Company, Doctor's Associate Inc., Galadari Ice Cream Co. Ltd LLC, Herfy Food Service Company, McDonald's Corporation, Nando's Group Holdings Limited, Restaurant Brands International Inc., The Sultan Center.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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GCC Foodservice Market News
- February 2023: Alshaya Group inaugurated a new production facility in Saudi Arabia to produce freshly baked and packaged food for 400 Starbucks stores in the country. Alshaya Group, which operates more than 1,000 Starbucks stores across the Middle East, has been planning to enhance the distribution reach of the site to over 500 Starbucks outlets by the end of 2023.
- January 2023: Popeyes introduced a new shrimp roll to its seafood menu.
- December 2022: Americana Restaurants re-launched Wimpy, a burger brand, in the UAE market. Wimpy's new location is expected to use the innovative robotic solution as part of the restaurant's vision to become the Middle East's first tech burger brand. Flippy 2 is a robotics solution that can automate a variety of restaurant cooking tasks while assisting with consistency and accuracy at the fry station.
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We provide a complimentary and exhaustive set of data points on regional and country level metrics that present the fundamental structure of the industry. Presented in the form of 60+ free charts, the section covers difficult to find data on various countries on number of outlets, average order values, and menu analysis by foodservice channels, cuisine specific insights related to full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, market trends and market size insights on cafes, bars & pubs, juice/smoothies bars, specialty tea and coffee shops, and cloud kitchen etc.
GCC Foodservice Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
- 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
- 3.2 Scope of the Study
- 3.3 Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
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4.1 Number Of Outlets
- 4.1.1 Bahrain
- 4.1.2 Kuwait
- 4.1.3 Oman
- 4.1.4 Qatar
- 4.1.5 Saudi Arabia
- 4.1.6 United Arab Emirates
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4.2 Average Order Value
- 4.2.1 Bahrain
- 4.2.2 Kuwait
- 4.2.3 Oman
- 4.2.4 Qatar
- 4.2.5 Saudi Arabia
- 4.2.6 United Arab Emirates
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4.3 Regulatory Framework
- 4.3.1 Bahrain
- 4.3.2 Kuwait
- 4.3.3 Oman
- 4.3.4 Qatar
- 4.3.5 Saudi Arabia
- 4.3.6 United Arab Emirates
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
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5.1 Foodservice Type
- 5.1.1 Cafes & Bars
- 5.1.1.1 By Cuisine
- 5.1.1.1.1 Bars & Pubs
- 5.1.1.1.2 Cafes
- 5.1.1.1.3 Juice/Smoothie/Desserts Bars
- 5.1.1.1.4 Specialist Coffee & Tea Shops
- 5.1.2 Cloud Kitchen
- 5.1.3 Full Service Restaurants
- 5.1.3.1 By Cuisine
- 5.1.3.1.1 Asian
- 5.1.3.1.2 European
- 5.1.3.1.3 Latin American
- 5.1.3.1.4 Middle Eastern
- 5.1.3.1.5 North American
- 5.1.3.1.6 Other FSR Cuisines
- 5.1.4 Quick Service Restaurants
- 5.1.4.1 By Cuisine
- 5.1.4.1.1 Bakeries
- 5.1.4.1.2 Burger
- 5.1.4.1.3 Ice Cream
- 5.1.4.1.4 Meat-based Cuisines
- 5.1.4.1.5 Pizza
- 5.1.4.1.6 Other QSR Cuisines
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5.2 Outlet
- 5.2.1 Chained Outlets
- 5.2.2 Independent Outlets
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5.3 Location
- 5.3.1 Leisure
- 5.3.2 Lodging
- 5.3.3 Retail
- 5.3.4 Standalone
- 5.3.5 Travel
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5.4 Country
- 5.4.1 Bahrain
- 5.4.2 Kuwait
- 5.4.3 Oman
- 5.4.4 Qatar
- 5.4.5 Saudi Arabia
- 5.4.6 United Arab Emirates
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
- 6.3 Company Landscape
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6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
- 6.4.1 Al Tazaj Fakeih
- 6.4.2 Alamar Foods Company
- 6.4.3 ALBAIK Food Systems Company SA
- 6.4.4 Americana Restaurants International PLC
- 6.4.5 Doctor's Associate Inc.
- 6.4.6 Galadari Ice Cream Co. Ltd LLC
- 6.4.7 Herfy Food Service Company
- 6.4.8 Kudu Company For Food And Catering
- 6.4.9 LuLu Group International
- 6.4.10 McDonald's Corporation
- 6.4.11 MH Alshaya Co. WLL
- 6.4.12 Nando's Group Holdings Limited
- 6.4.13 Restaurant Brands International Inc.
- 6.4.14 The Sultan Center
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR FOODSERVICE CEOS
8. APPENDIX
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8.1 Global Overview
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
- 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
- 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
- 8.2 Sources & References
- 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
- 8.4 Primary Insights
- 8.5 Data Pack
- 8.6 Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- NUMBER OF OUTLET UNITS BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, BAHRAIN, 2017 - 2029
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- NUMBER OF OUTLET UNITS BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, KUWAIT, 2017 - 2029
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- NUMBER OF OUTLET UNITS BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, OMAN, 2017 - 2029
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- NUMBER OF OUTLET UNITS BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
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- NUMBER OF OUTLET UNITS BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
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- NUMBER OF OUTLET UNITS BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 7:
- AVERAGE ORDER VALUE BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, USD, BAHRAIN, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2029
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- AVERAGE ORDER VALUE BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, USD, KUWAIT, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 9:
- AVERAGE ORDER VALUE BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, USD, OMAN, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 10:
- AVERAGE ORDER VALUE BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, USD, QATAR, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 11:
- AVERAGE ORDER VALUE BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 12:
- AVERAGE ORDER VALUE BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2029
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- GCC FOODSERVICE MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, GCC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 16:
- VALUE OF CAFES & BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF CAFES & BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, GCC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 18:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA BARS & PUBS, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF BARS & PUBS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 20:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA CAFES, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 21:
- VALUE SHARE OF CAFES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 22:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA JUICE/SMOOTHIE/DESSERTS BARS, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF JUICE/SMOOTHIE/DESSERTS BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 24:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA SPECIALIST COFFEE & TEA SHOPS, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 25:
- VALUE SHARE OF SPECIALIST COFFEE & TEA SHOPS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 26:
- VALUE OF CLOUD KITCHEN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 27:
- VALUE SHARE OF CLOUD KITCHEN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 28:
- VALUE OF FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 29:
- VALUE SHARE OF FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, GCC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 30:
- VALUE OF ASIAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 31:
- VALUE SHARE OF ASIAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 32:
- VALUE OF EUROPEAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 33:
- VALUE SHARE OF EUROPEAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 34:
- VALUE OF LATIN AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 35:
- VALUE SHARE OF LATIN AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
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- VALUE OF MIDDLE EASTERN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF MIDDLE EASTERN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 38:
- VALUE OF NORTH AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 39:
- VALUE SHARE OF NORTH AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 40:
- VALUE OF OTHER FSR CUISINES MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 41:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER FSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 42:
- VALUE OF QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 43:
- VALUE SHARE OF QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, GCC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 44:
- VALUE OF BAKERIES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 45:
- VALUE SHARE OF BAKERIES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 46:
- VALUE OF BURGER FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 47:
- VALUE SHARE OF BURGER FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 48:
- VALUE OF ICE CREAM FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 49:
- VALUE SHARE OF ICE CREAM FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 50:
- VALUE OF MEAT-BASED CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 51:
- VALUE SHARE OF MEAT-BASED CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 52:
- VALUE OF PIZZA FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 53:
- VALUE SHARE OF PIZZA FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 54:
- VALUE OF OTHER QSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 55:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER QSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 56:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLET, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 57:
- VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY OUTLET, GCC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 58:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA CHAINED OUTLETS, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 59:
- VALUE SHARE OF CHAINED OUTLETS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 60:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA INDEPENDENT OUTLETS, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 61:
- VALUE SHARE OF INDEPENDENT OUTLETS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 62:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY LOCATION, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 63:
- VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY LOCATION, GCC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 64:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA LEISURE LOCATION, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 65:
- VALUE SHARE OF LEISURE FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 66:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA LODGING LOCATION, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 67:
- VALUE SHARE OF LODGING FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 68:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA RETAIL LOCATION, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 69:
- VALUE SHARE OF RETAIL FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 70:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA STANDALONE LOCATION, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 71:
- VALUE SHARE OF STANDALONE FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 72:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA TRAVEL LOCATION, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 73:
- VALUE SHARE OF TRAVEL FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, GCC, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 74:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, GCC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 75:
- VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY COUNTRY, GCC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 76:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, BAHRAIN, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 77:
- VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, BAHRAIN, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 78:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, KUWAIT, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 79:
- VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, KUWAIT, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 80:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, OMAN, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 81:
- VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, OMAN, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 82:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 83:
- VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 84:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 85:
- VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 86:
- VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 87:
- VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 88:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, GCC, 2019 - 2023
- Figure 89:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, GCC, 2019 - 2023
- Figure 90:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, GCC, 2022
GCC Foodservice Industry Segmentation
Cafes & Bars, Cloud Kitchen, Full Service Restaurants, Quick Service Restaurants are covered as segments by Foodservice Type. Chained Outlets, Independent Outlets are covered as segments by Outlet. Leisure, Lodging, Retail, Standalone, Travel are covered as segments by Location. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates are covered as segments by Country.
- The FSR segment accounted for the major share of the market in 2022, witnessing a hike of 77.79% in 2022 compared to 2020. Owing to the high dine-out frequency in the region, on an average basis, 40% of the population dine out frequently on a weekly basis, which has increased the sub-segment's growth over the past years. Due to increasing tourism and spending on food, the market is anticipated to grow rapidly.
- The cloud kitchens sub-segment is projected to witness the fastest growth, registering a CAGR of 15.86% during the forecast period, 2023-2029. Owing to the number of online delivery app users in the country, advancements in the delivery techniques like the use of heat bags, the 30-minute delivery time, special discounts, acceptance of digital payment, and contactless delivery have gained consumers' interest. In 2021, the fast delivery service Getir was the most popular food delivery app in the Middle East & African (EMEA) region, which was downloaded more than 23 million times in 2021. However, Uber Eats ranked second, with roughly 20 million downloads, followed by Deliveroo, with 13 million downloads in 2021.
- Demand for fast food is also increasing in the region. Owing to this, the QSR segment witnessed a significant growth of 61.40% in 2022 compared to 2020. Big chains like TGI Friday's, KFC, Burger King, and Pizza Hut are the most popular brands, which are expanding their footprint and accounting for the largest share of the market. The meat-based cuisine in both QSR and FSR segments accounted for the major share as the consumption of meat is high in the region, which was registered at 0.45 million metric tons in 2022 and is expected to increase further. Popular dishes include Shawarma, Al Harees, Kabja, Biryani, Chicken Curry, Kebab, and Fried Chicken products.
| Foodservice Type | Cafes & Bars | By Cuisine | Bars & Pubs |
| Cafes | |||
| Juice/Smoothie/Desserts Bars | |||
| Specialist Coffee & Tea Shops | |||
| Foodservice Type | Cloud Kitchen | ||
| Full Service Restaurants | By Cuisine | Asian | |
| European | |||
| Latin American | |||
| Middle Eastern | |||
| North American | |||
| Other FSR Cuisines | |||
| Quick Service Restaurants | By Cuisine | Bakeries | |
| Burger | |||
| Ice Cream | |||
| Meat-based Cuisines | |||
| Pizza | |||
| Other QSR Cuisines | |||
| Outlet | Chained Outlets | ||
| Independent Outlets | |||
| Location | Leisure | ||
| Lodging | |||
| Retail | |||
| Standalone | |||
| Travel | |||
| Country | Bahrain | ||
| Kuwait | |||
| Oman | |||
| Qatar | |||
| Saudi Arabia | |||
| United Arab Emirates |
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Market Definition
- FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS - A foodservice establishment where customers are seated at a table, give their order to a server and are served food at a table.
- QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS - A foodservice establishment that provides customers convenience, speed, and food offerings at lower prices. Customers usually help themselves and carry their own food to their tables.
- CAFES & BARS - A type of foodservice business that include bars and pubs that are licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption, cafes that serve refreshments and light food items, as well as specialty tea and coffee shops, dessert bars, smoothie bars, and juice bars.
- CLOUD KITCHEN - A foodservice business that utilizes a commercial kitchen for the purpose of preparing food for delivery or takeout only, with no dine-in customers.
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| Albacore Tuna | It is one of the smallest species of tuna found in the six distinct stocks known globally in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea. |
| Angus beef | It is beef derived from a specific breed of cattle indigenous to Scotland. It requires certification from the American Angus Association to receive the "Certified Angus Beef" quality mark. |
| Asian cuisine | It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as Chinese, Indian, Korean, Japanese, Bengali, Southeast Asian, etc. |
| Average Order Value | It is the average value of all orders made by the customers at a foodservice establishment. |
| Bacon | It is salted or smoked meat that comes from the back or sides of a pig. |
| Bars & Pubs | It is a drinking establishment that is licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises. |
| Black Angus | It is beef derived from a black-hided breed of cows that don't have horns. |
| BRC | British Retail Consortium |
| Burger | It is a sandwich consisting of one or more cooked beef patties, placed inside a sliced bread roll or bun roll. |
| Café | It is a foodservice establishment serving various refreshments (mainly coffee) and light meals. |
| Cafes & Bars | It is a type of foodservice business that include bars and pubs that are licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption, cafes that serve refreshments and light food items, as well as specialty tea and coffee shops, dessert bars, smoothie bars, and juice bars. |
| Cappuccino | It is an Italian coffee drink that is traditionally prepared with equal parts double espresso, steamed milk, and steamed milk foam. |
| CFIA | Canadian Food Inspection Agency |
| Chained Outlet | It refers to a foodservice establishment that shares brands, operates in several locations, has central management, and standardized business practices. |
| Chicken Tender | It refers to chicken meat prepared from the pectoralis minor muscles of a chicken bird. |
| Cloud Kitchen | It is a foodservice business that utilizes a commercial kitchen for the purpose of preparing food for delivery or takeout only, with no dine-in customers. |
| Cocktail | It is an alcoholic mixed drink made with either a single spirit or a combination of spirits, mixed with other ingredients such as juices, flavored syrups, tonic water, shrubs, and bitters. |
| Edamame | It is a Japanese dish prepared with soybeans (harvested before they ripen or harden) and cooked in its pod. |
| EFSA | European Food Safety Authority |
| ERS | Economic Research Service of the USDA |
| Espresso | It is a concentrated form of coffee, served in shots. |
| European cuisine | It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as Italian, French, German, English, Dutch, Danish, etc. |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| Fillet Mignon | It is a cut of meat taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin. |
| Flank Steak | It is a cut of beef steak taken from the flank, which lies forward of the rear quarter of a cow. |
| Foodservice | It refers to the part of the food industry which includes businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats. |
| Franks | Also known as frankfurter or Würstchen, it is a type of highly seasoned smoked sausage popular in Austria and Germany. |
| FSANZ | Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| FSIS | Food Safety and Inspection Service |
| FSSAI | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India |
| Full service restaurant | It refers to a foodservice establishment where customers are seated at a table, give their order to a server, and are served food at a table. |
| Ghost Kitchen | It refers to a cloud kitchen. |
| GLA | Gross Leasable Area |
| Gluten | It is a family of proteins found in grains, including wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. |
| Grain-fed beef | It is beef derived from cattle that have been fed a diet supplemented with soy and corn and other additives. Grain-fed cows can also be given antibiotics and growth hormones to fatten them up more quickly. |
| Grass-fed beef | It is beef derived from cattle that have only been fed grass as feed. |
| Ham | It refers to the pork meat taken from the leg of a pig. |
| HoReCa | Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes |
| Independent Outlet | It refers to a foodservice establishment that operates with a single outlet or is structured as a small chain with no more than three locations. |
| Juice | It is a drink made from the extraction or pressing of the natural liquid contained in fruit and vegetables. |
| Latin American | It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as Mexican, Brazilian, Argentinian, Colombian, etc. |
| Latte | It is a milk-based coffee that is made up of one or two shots of espresso, steamed milk, and a thin layer of frothed milk. |
| Leisure | It refers to foodservice offered as a part of a recreation business, such as sports arenas, zoos, movie theaters, and museums. |
| Lodging | It refers to foodservice offerings at hotels, motels, guesthouses, holiday homes, etc. |
| Macchiato | It is an espresso coffee drink with a small amount of milk, usually foamed. |
| Meat-based cuisines | This inlcudes food items like fried chicken, steak, ribs, etc. where meat is the primary ingredient for the dish. |
| Middle Eastern cuisine | It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as Arabic, Lebanese, Iranian, Israeli, etc. |
| Mocktail | It is an non-alcoholic mixed drink. |
| Mortadella | It is a large Italian sausage or luncheon meat made of finely hashed or ground heat-cured pork, which incorporates at least 15% small cubes of pork fat. |
| North American | It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as American, Canadian, Caribbean, etc. |
| Pastrami | It refers to a highly seasoned smoked beef, typically served in thin slices. |
| PDO | Protected Designation of Origin: It is the name of a geographical region or specific area that is recognized by official rules to produce certain foods with special characteristics related to location. |
| Pepperoni | It is an American variety of spicy salami made from cured meat. |
| Pizza | It is a dish made typically of flattened bread dough spread with a savory mixture usually including tomatoes and cheese and often other toppings and baked. |
| Primal cuts | It refers to the major sections of the carcass. |
| Quick service restaurant | It refers to a foodservice establishment that provides customers convenience, speed, and food offerings at lower prices. Customers usually help themselves and carry their own food to their tables. |
| Retail | It refers to a foodservice outlet inside a mall. shopping complex or a commercial real estate building, where there are other businesses operating as well. |
| Salami | It is a cured sausage consisting of fermented and air-dried meat. |
| Saturated fat | It is a type of fat in which the fatty acid chains have all single bonds. It is generally considered unhealthy. |
| Sausage | It is a meat product made of finely chopped and seasoned meat, which may be fresh, smoked, or pickled and which is then usually stuffed into a casing. |
| Scallop | It is an edible shellfish that is a mollusk with a ribbed shell in two parts. |
| Seitan | It is a plant-based meat substitute made out of wheat gluten. |
| Self-service kiosk | It refers to a self-order point-of-sale (POS) system through which customers place and pay for their own orders at kiosks, enabling totally contactless and frictionless service. |
| Smoothie | It is a beverage made by placing all the ingredients in a container and processing them together, without removing the pulp. |
| Specialty coffee & tea shops | It refers to a foodservice establishment that serves only various types of tea or coffee. |
| Standalone | It refers to a restaurants that have an independent infrastructure setup and not connected to any other business. |
| Sushi | It is a Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice, usually with some sugar and salt, accompanied by a variety of ingredients, such as seafood—often raw—and vegetables. |
| Travel | It refers to foodservice offerings such as airplane food, dining on long-distance trains, and foodservice on cruise ships. |
| Virtual Kitchen | It refers to a cloud kitchen. |
| Wagyu Beef | It is beef derived from any of four strains of a breed of black or red Japanese cattle that are valued for their highly marbled meat. |
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