Middle East Edible Meat Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts Up To 2029

The Middle East Edible Meat Market is segmented by Type ( Beef, Mutton, Pork, Poultry ) , by Form ( Fresh / Chilled, Frozen / Canned, Processed ) , by Distribution Channel ( Off-Trade, On-Trade ) and by Country ( Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates ).

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 29.93 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 33.20 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Type Poultry
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 2.09 %
svg icon Largest Share by Country Saudi Arabia

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Middle East Edible Meat Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Middle East Edible Meat Market Analysis

The Middle East Edible Meat Market size is estimated at 29.93 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 33.20 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.09% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

29.93 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

33.20 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

4.44 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

2.09 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Market by Type

53.28 %

value share, Poultry, 2023

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Product consistency, a surge in regional production, and its higher protein/lower fat content are some of the major factors influencing the region's poultry consumption.

Largest Market by Country

21.32 %

value share, Saudi Arabia, 2023

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Poultry and beef are Saudi Arabia's choice of meat. The country's regulatory bodies are encouraging local producers to boost meat production to cater to the surging demand.

Fastest-growing Market by Type

2.41 %

Projected CAGR, Beef, 2024-2029

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The growing influence of Western diets and the increased presence of international cuisines and restaurants serving beef-based dishes in the region have led to the demand.

Fastest-growing Market by Country

2.07 %

Projected CAGR, Oman, 2024-2029

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The surging demand, influenced by constant investments and government support to boost the local production of edible meat, may drive the Omani market in the future.

Leading Market Player

1.40 %

market share, BRF S.A., 2022

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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.

High ex-pat population in the region drives the demand for various meat products

  • Poultry is the most consumed meat type in the Middle East. The sales of poultry meat in the region rose by 13.96% in value from 2019 to 2022. Among all poultry birds, chicken meat dominated in the region compared to turkey, duck, and goose. Moreover, several countries are investing in improving poultry meat production. Pork is banned in the majority of Middle Eastern countries under Islamic dietary law. However, consuming pork is not illegal for non-Muslims in the UAE and Bahrain. These two countries import pork, which is sold in authorized foodservice establishments and retail outlets.
  • Apart from other meat, beef is anticipated to register the fastest growth during the forecast period, with a CAGR of 2.36% by value. Bahrain has the highest per capita beef consumption of 15.80 kg in 2023. The country relies on beef imports from New Zealand, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates. Most fresh meat cuts available through online channels are New Zealand's beef sirloin, topside steak, and silverside steak. The country has also seen an increase in the ex-pat population from Western and Asian nations over the last two decades, leading to a more diverse range of gastronomic preferences, including food items like hamburgers. Similarly, among red meat, consumption is primarily dominated by beef due to the religious affiliations of Bahrain's population.
  • By country, Saudi Arabia currently has the highest consumption of edible meat, with a share of 20.42%, by value, of the Middle Eastern edible meat market. The country is increasing its meat production facilities to gain self-sufficiency in meat production. For instance, Saudi Arabia plans to invest USD 5 billion to boost poultry production as the Kingdom aims to achieve a poultry meat self-sufficiency rate of 80% by 2025.
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Government support and high meat consumption are boosting the sales of edible meat

  • Saudi Arabia held the largest share of the market at 20.55% in 2022. To reduce the dependency on imports, Saudi Arabia launched the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program to boost edible meat production 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. Owing to this, the livestock population reached 4.2 million heads in 2022.
  • Bahrain observed a significant growth of 13.24% in sales value from 2019 to 2022 owing to the increased per capita consumption of edible meat, which reached over 93.1 kg per capita in 2022, a rise of 8.93 kg per capita from 2019. This was due to increased demand for foods like hamburgers and fried chicken as they became more popular with Bahraini consumers. The edible meat market is largely dominated by poultry, mainly due to the religious affiliation of Bahraini consumers.
  • The demand for poultry is rising in the United Arab Emirates. It registered a growth of 6.92% by value from 2020 to 2022. Amid increasing global food prices, poultry remains a comparatively cheap source of animal protein in the UAE. A result of lower poultry prices, which were USD 2.6 per kg, the cheapest among all types of meat, and a surge in tourism increased the demand for poultry meat.
  • Oman is the fastest-growing edible meat market in the Middle East, and it is expected to register a CAGR of 2.11% by value during the forecast period (2023-2029). Oman Investment Authority supported various edible meat projects in the country to increase its self-sufficiency and expand the market. These projects allowed the country to achieve meat self-sufficiency of 46% in 2021 from 37% in 2020. Major companies entered the local markets of the region to grow in the edible meat market.

Middle East Edible Meat Market Trends

Underdeveloped local supply chain in the region is a restraint to the production of beef

  • Beef production in the region rose by 6.00% in 2022 from 2021. Saudi Arabia accounted for the region's major share of beef production. However, beef production is declining in Saudi Arabia. In 2022, beef production in the country dropped by 4.76%, registering a decline from 42 thousand tons in 2021 to 40 thousand tons in 2022. Imports account for the major beef source in Saudi Arabia. The country's beef imports grew at a rate of 1.54% in 2022 compared to 2021. India, Brazil, and Australia were the major exporters of beef to Saudi Arabia in 2021, with India exporting around 27 thousand tons. With the change in the maximum shelf life of imported frozen products, manufacturers from the United States are hoping that will result in increased sales growth in the Kingdom.
  • Qatar has an exponential growth in beef production, and it had a growth of 22.59% in 2022 compared to the previous year. Qatar's beef production reached 1,853.52 tons in 2022 from 1,512 tons in 2021. However, the local value chain of the bovine category is underdeveloped, and live bovine animals are imported for local slaughtering. Large amounts of water and animal feed are required for fattening large animals such as cattle.
  • Bahrain accounted for the lowest production in the region. However, the country saw growth in the production of beef by 7.74% in 2022. The beef market in Bahrain sees a huge demand during the Ramadan season. According to the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Undersecretary for Animal Wealth Resources, the country imported 11,611 heads of livestock, including 10,500 heads of sheep, 1,077 heads of cattle, and 40 heads of camels, to ensure sufficient stock, bringing the total availability to 27,000 heads of livestock during the Ramadan season of 2023.
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The region has observed a growing demand for premium meat products

  • Kuwait and Bahrain recorded the highest prices for essential goods in the Gulf region. In 2022, 1 kg of beef was priced at USD 4.91 in Bahrain and USD 4.93 in Kuwait, whereas in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, it was priced below USD 4. The reliance of Gulf countries on imports for necessities, including beef and beef products, is one of the leading causes of price increases.
  • Spending on premium meat is high in Middle Eastern countries owing to their large affluent populations. For the past eight years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia have consistently ranked among Australia's top 20 most valuable beef export markets. In October 2022, the price of beef in Australia reached USD 2.82/1 kg, up by 5.3% week on week and 5.1% year on year (Y-o-Y), owing to rising exports. Western-style food services have grown rapidly in the last decade due to accelerated economic growth driven by rapid urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and increased tourism. This has increased demand for high-quality beef grades and cuts.
  • The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has expanded the shelf life for chilled beef from the United States from 70 to 120 days. This measure is expected to help US exporters save at least USD 4 per kg due to lower transportation costs using sea transportation while providing Saudi Arabian importers with the flexibility to purchase larger quantities of US beef. Instead of just a few weeks as per the prior regulation, Saudi Arabian importers now have at least 70 days to sell American beef. The extra time is expected to increase profitability since a longer shelf life minimizes the need for last-minute panic sales at steep discounts.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • Dependency on imports leaves the region with less hold on the prices
  • Rising production costs are impacting poultry prices
  • Increased domestic poultry production is driving the market's growth
  • Liberalization on pork consumption is anticipated to drive the demand, and thus, the prices
  • Growing demand and government initiatives to support regional mutton production

Middle East Edible Meat Industry Overview

The Middle East Edible Meat Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 4.46%. The major players in this market are BRF S.A., Siniora Food Industries Company, Sunbulah Group, Tanmiah Food Company and The Savola Group (sorted alphabetically).

Middle East Edible Meat Market Leaders

  1. BRF S.A.

  2. Siniora Food Industries Company

  3. Sunbulah Group

  4. Tanmiah Food Company

  5. The Savola Group

Middle East Edible Meat Market Concentration

Other important companies include Al Ain Farms, Al Islami Foods, Americana Group, Golden Gate Meat Company, JBS SA, Najmat Taiba Foodstuff LLC, Qatar Meat Production Company.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Middle East Edible Meat Market News

  • July 2022: BRF Sadia inaugurated its new plant, 'Al Joody,' in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, which helps in increasing its monthly production capacity to 1,200 tons of food. which will play an integral role in the growth and development of the poultry industry locally, in the interest of the Saudi consumer.
  • July 2022: Tyson Foods and Tanmiah of Saudi Arabia signed strategic partnership. The strategic partnership is expected to accelerate Tyson Foods’ and Tanmiah’s growth and generate significant value in the short and long term.
  • May 2022: JBS has acquired two plants in the MENA (the Middle East and North Africa) region to produce prepared foods. They are located in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and produce value-added products. This expansion helps increase market penetration, strengthening distribution channels and client relationships.

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Middle East Edible Meat Market Report - Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

2. INTRODUCTION

  • 2.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 2.2 Scope of the Study​
  • 2.3 Research Methodology

3. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 3.1 Price Trends
    • 3.1.1 Beef
    • 3.1.2 Mutton
    • 3.1.3 Pork
    • 3.1.4 Poultry
  • 3.2 Production Trends
    • 3.2.1 Beef
    • 3.2.2 Mutton
    • 3.2.3 Poultry
  • 3.3 Regulatory Framework
    • 3.3.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 3.3.2 United Arab Emirates
  • 3.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

4. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

  • 4.1 Type
    • 4.1.1 Beef
    • 4.1.2 Mutton
    • 4.1.3 Pork
    • 4.1.4 Poultry
    • 4.1.5 Other Meat
  • 4.2 Form
    • 4.2.1 Canned
    • 4.2.2 Fresh / Chilled
    • 4.2.3 Frozen
    • 4.2.4 Processed
  • 4.3 Distribution Channel
    • 4.3.1 Off-Trade
    • 4.3.1.1 Convenience Stores
    • 4.3.1.2 Online Channel
    • 4.3.1.3 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
    • 4.3.1.4 Others
    • 4.3.2 On-Trade
  • 4.4 Country
    • 4.4.1 Bahrain
    • 4.4.2 Kuwait
    • 4.4.3 Oman
    • 4.4.4 Qatar
    • 4.4.5 Saudi Arabia
    • 4.4.6 United Arab Emirates
    • 4.4.7 Rest of Middle East

5. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 5.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 5.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 5.3 Company Landscape
  • 5.4 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)
    • 5.4.1 Al Ain Farms
    • 5.4.2 Al Islami Foods
    • 5.4.3 Americana Group
    • 5.4.4 BRF S.A.
    • 5.4.5 Golden Gate Meat Company
    • 5.4.6 JBS SA
    • 5.4.7 Najmat Taiba Foodstuff LLC
    • 5.4.8 Qatar Meat Production Company
    • 5.4.9 Siniora Food Industries Company
    • 5.4.10 Sunbulah Group
    • 5.4.11 Tanmiah Food Company
    • 5.4.12 The Savola Group

6. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR MEAT INDUSTRY CEOS

7. APPENDIX

  • 7.1 Global Overview
    • 7.1.1 Overview
    • 7.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
    • 7.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
    • 7.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
  • 7.2 Sources & References
  • 7.3 List of Tables & Figures
  • 7.4 Primary Insights
  • 7.5 Data Pack
  • 7.6 Glossary of Terms
** Subject To Availablity

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. BEEF PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2023
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  2. MUTTON PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2023
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  2. PORK PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2023
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  2. POULTRY PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2023
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  2. BEEF PRODUCTION, METRIC TON, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MUTTON PRODUCTION, METRIC TON, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. POULTRY PRODUCTION, METRIC TON, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY TYPE, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY TYPE, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF BEEF MARKET, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF BEEF MARKET, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF BEEF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF MUTTON MARKET, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF MUTTON MARKET, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MUTTON EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PORK MARKET, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PORK MARKET, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PORK EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POULTRY MARKET, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POULTRY MARKET, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POULTRY EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF OTHER MEAT MARKET, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER MEAT EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY FORM, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY FORM, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CANNED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF CANNED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CANNED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FRESH / CHILLED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FRESH / CHILLED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRESH / CHILLED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FROZEN EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FROZEN EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FROZEN EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF PROCESSED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF PROCESSED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF PROCESSED EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY TYPE, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE CHANNELS, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE CHANNELS, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES SPLIT BY TYPE, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE CHANNEL, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE CHANNEL, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE CHANNEL SPLIT BY TYPE, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS SPLIT BY TYPE, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS SPLIT BY TYPE, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TONS, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY COUNTRY, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY COUNTRY, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, BAHRAIN, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, BAHRAIN, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, BAHRAIN, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, KUWAIT, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, KUWAIT, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, KUWAIT, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, OMAN, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, OMAN, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, OMAN, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, QATAR, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, QATAR, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, REST OF MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET, USD, REST OF MIDDLE EAST, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF EDIBLE MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, REST OF MIDDLE EAST, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, MIDDLE EAST, 2020 - 2023
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, MIDDLE EAST, 2020 - 2023
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, MIDDLE EAST, 2022

Middle East Edible Meat Industry Segmentation

Beef, Mutton, Pork, 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. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates are covered as segments by Country.

  • Poultry is the most consumed meat type in the Middle East. The sales of poultry meat in the region rose by 13.96% in value from 2019 to 2022. Among all poultry birds, chicken meat dominated in the region compared to turkey, duck, and goose. Moreover, several countries are investing in improving poultry meat production. Pork is banned in the majority of Middle Eastern countries under Islamic dietary law. However, consuming pork is not illegal for non-Muslims in the UAE and Bahrain. These two countries import pork, which is sold in authorized foodservice establishments and retail outlets.
  • Apart from other meat, beef is anticipated to register the fastest growth during the forecast period, with a CAGR of 2.36% by value. Bahrain has the highest per capita beef consumption of 15.80 kg in 2023. The country relies on beef imports from New Zealand, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates. Most fresh meat cuts available through online channels are New Zealand's beef sirloin, topside steak, and silverside steak. The country has also seen an increase in the ex-pat population from Western and Asian nations over the last two decades, leading to a more diverse range of gastronomic preferences, including food items like hamburgers. Similarly, among red meat, consumption is primarily dominated by beef due to the religious affiliations of Bahrain's population.
  • By country, Saudi Arabia currently has the highest consumption of edible meat, with a share of 20.42%, by value, of the Middle Eastern edible meat market. The country is increasing its meat production facilities to gain self-sufficiency in meat production. For instance, Saudi Arabia plans to invest USD 5 billion to boost poultry production as the Kingdom aims to achieve a poultry meat self-sufficiency rate of 80% by 2025.
Type Beef
Mutton
Pork
Poultry
Other Meat
Form Canned
Fresh / Chilled
Frozen
Processed
Distribution Channel Off-Trade Convenience Stores
Online Channel
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Others
Distribution Channel On-Trade
Country Bahrain
Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Rest of Middle East
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Market Definition

  • Meat - Meat is defined as the flesh or other edible parts of an animal used for food. The end use of the meat industry consists of only human consumption. Meat is generally purchased from retail outlets for home cooking and consumption. For the market studied, only uncooked meat has been considered. This could be processed in various forms, which have been covered under the “Processed” form. The other purchases of meat happen through the consumption of meat at foodservice outlets (restaurants, hotels, catering, etc.). ​
  • Other Meats - The other meat segment includes the meat of camel, horse, rabbit, etc. These are not so commonly consumed meat types but still, have a presence in distinct parts of the world. Regardless of it being part of red meat, we have considered these meat types separately for a better understanding of the market. ​
  • Poultry Meat - Poultry meat also called white meat, comes from birds raised commercially or domestically for human consumption. This includes chicken, turkey, ducks, and geese.​
  • Red Meat - Red meat typically has a red color when raw and a dark color when cooked. It includes any meat that comes from mammals, such as beef, lamb, pork, goat, veal, and mutton.​
Keyword Definition
A5 It is a Japanese grading system for beef. The 'A' means the carcass yield is the highest possible and the numeric rating relates to beef marbling, color and brightness of the flesh, its texture and color, luster, and fat quality. A5 is the highest mark wagyu beef can score.
Abbatoir It is another name for a slaughterhouse and refers to the premise used for or in connection with the slaughter of animals whose meat is intended for human consumption.
Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) It is a disease that affects shrimp and is characterized by high mortalities, in many cases reaching 100% within 30-35 days of stocking grow-out ponds.
African Swine Fever (ASF) It is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs caused by a double-stranded DNA virus in the Asfarviridae family.
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
Bacon It is salted or smoked meat that comes from the back or sides of a pig
Black Angus It is beef derived from a black-hided breed of cows that don't have horns.
Bologna It is an Italian smoked sausage made of meat, typically large and made from pork, beef or veal.
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) It is a progressive neurological disorder of cattle that results from infection by an unusual transmissible agent called a prion.
Bratwurst It refers to a type of German sausage made from pork, beef or veal.
BRC British Retail Consortium
Brisket It is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal. The beef brisket is one of the nine beef primal cuts.
Broiler It refers to any chicken (Gallus domesticus) that is bred and raised specifically for meat production.
Bushel It is a unit of measurement for grains and pulses. 1 bushel = 27.216 kg
Carcass It refers to the dressed body of a meat animal from which butchers trim the meat
CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Chicken Tender It refers to chicken meat prepared from the pectoralis minor muscles of a chicken bird.
Chuck Steak It refers to a cut of beef that is part of the chuck primal, which is a large section of meat from the shoulder area of a cow
Corned Beef It refers to beef brisket cured in brine and boiled, typically served cold.
CWT Also known as a hundredweight, it is a unit of measurement used to define the quantity of meat. 1 CWT = 50.80 kg
Drumstick It refers to a chicken leg without the thigh.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority
ERS Economic Research Service of the USDA
Ewe It is an adult female sheep.
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.
Forage It refers to animal feed.
Foreshank It is the upper part of the foreleg of cattle
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
Gizzard It refers to an organ found in the digestive tract of birds. It is also called the mechanical stomach of a bird.
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. Grainfed 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
Jerky It is lean trimmed meat that has been cut into strips and dried (dehydrated) to prevent spoilage.
Kobe Beef It is Wagyu beef specifically from the Kuroge Washu breed of cows in Japan. To be classified as Kobe beef, the cow must have been born, raised, and slaughtered within the Hyōgo prefecture in the city of Kobe in Japan.
Liverwurst It is type of German sausage made from beef or pork liver.
Loin It refers to the sides between the lower ribs and pelvis, and the lower part of the back of a cow.
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.
Pastrami It refers to a highly seasoned smoked beef, typically served in thin slices.
Pepperoni It is an American variety of spicy salami made from cured meat.
Plate It refers to a forequarter cut from the belly of a cow, just below the rib cut.
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) It is a disease occurring in swine causing late-term reproductive failure and severe pneumonia in neonatal pigs.
Primal cuts It refers to the major sections of the carcass.
Quorn It is a meat substitute product prepared using mycoprotein as an ingredient, in which the fungus culture is dried and mixed with egg albumen or potato protein, which acts as a binder, and then is adjusted in texture and pressed into various forms.
Ready-to-Cook (RTC) It refers to food products that include all of the ingredients, where some preparation or cooking is required through a process that is given on the package.
Ready-to-Eat (RTE) It refers to a food product prepared or cooked in advance, with no further cooking or preparation required before being eaten
Retort Packaging It is a process of aseptic packaging food in which food is filled into a pouch or metal can, sealed, and then heated to extremely high temperatures, rendering the product commercially sterile.
Round Steak It refers to a beef steak from the the rear leg of the cow.
Rump Steak It refers to a cut of beef derived from the division between the leg and the chine.
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 kios 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.
Sirloin It is a cut of beef from the bottom and side parts of a cow's back.
Surimi It is a paste made from deboned fish
Tenderloin It refers to a cut of beef consisting of the entire tenderloin muscle of a cow
Tiger Shrimp It refers to a large shrimp variety from the Indian and Pacific oceans
Trans fat Also called trans-unsaturated fatty acids or trans fatty acids, it is a type of unsaturated fat that naturally occurs in small amounts in meat.
Vannamei shrimp It refers to tropical prawns and shrimp that are farmed in areas near the equator, generally along the coast in artificial ponds.
Wagyu Bee 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.
Zoosanitary It refers to the cleanliness of animals or animal product
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Middle East Edible Meat Market Research FAQs

The Middle East Edible Meat Market size is expected to reach USD 29.93 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 2.09% to reach USD 33.20 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Middle East Edible Meat Market size is expected to reach USD 29.93 billion.

BRF S.A., Siniora Food Industries Company, Sunbulah Group, Tanmiah Food Company and The Savola Group are the major companies operating in the Middle East Edible Meat Market.

In the Middle East Edible Meat Market, the Poultry segment accounts for the largest share by type.

In 2024, Saudi Arabia accounts for the largest share by country in the Middle East Edible Meat Market.

In 2023, the Middle East Edible Meat Market size was estimated at 29.93 billion. The report covers the Middle East Edible Meat Market historical market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The report also forecasts the Middle East Edible Meat Market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

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