Market Trends of gcc foodservice Industry
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
