Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market is segmented by Foodservice Type (Cafes & Bars, Cloud Kitchen, Full Service Restaurants, Quick Service Restaurants), by Outlet (Chained Outlets, Independent Outlets) and by Location (Leisure, Lodging, Retail, Standalone, Travel). Market Value in USD is presented. Key data points observed include the number of outlets for each foodservice channel; and, average order value in USD by foodservice channel.

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 27.18 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 42.48 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Foodservice Type Full Service Restaurants
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 9.34 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by Foodservice Type Cafes & Bars

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Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Key Players

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Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market Analysis

The Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market size is estimated at 27.18 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 42.48 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.34% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

27.18 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

42.48 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

7.25 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

9.34 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Foodservice Type

54.03 %

value share, Full Service Restaurants, 2023

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Emphasis on hospitality and communal dining experience, clubbed with the growing urbanization and increasing disposable income, is driving the growth of the FSR segment.

Largest Segment by Outlet Type

58.04 %

value share, Independent Outlets, 2023

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Personalized and authentic dining experiences by independent outlets contributed to the trajectory of growth in the region.

Fastest-growing segment by Foodservice Type

12.01 %

Projected CAGR, Cafes & Bars, 2024-2029

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Increasing demand for socializing in a relaxed atmosphere and government efforts to promote tourism have contributed to the growth of this segment.

Fastest-growing segment by Outlet Type

9.76 %

Projected CAGR, Chained Outlets, 2024-2029

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Increased demand for standardized and consistent services and quality food is driving the trajectory of growth of chained outlets in the region.

Leading Market Player

0.28 %

market share, Americana Restaurants International PLC, 2022

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The company has been operating in Saudi Arabia for over 50 years and has built a strong presence over the years with well-known brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Hardee's.

Rising popularity of Asian cuisines and growing interest in international cuisines fuelling the market growth

  • Full-service restaurants hold the major market share and are expected to register a CAGR of 4.33% by value in the study period. The popularity of Asian cuisines has expanded, especially among the younger population, due to the increasing need for gastronomic diversity. Around 37% of the Saudi Arabian population in 2023 is young, under the age of 25. The most popular cuisines in the country are Chinese, Japanese, Indian, traditional Cantonese, and Taiwanese.
  • Quick-service restaurants segment holds the second major share and is projected to register a CAGR of 9.08% by value during the forecast period. Meat-based cuisines are dominant in the market. In recent years, there has also been a growing interest in international cuisines, including meat-based dishes from other cultures, such as American-style burgers, Turkish kebabs, and Indian curries. As of 2022, the ex-pat population was 13.5 million in the country. This trend has been fueled by the increasing number of expatriates living and working in Saudi Arabia and the government's efforts to promote tourism and diversify the economy.
  • The cafes & bars segment is the fastest-growing foodservice type segment, projected to register a CAGR of 11.74% by value during the forecast period. The growth of cafes and pubs is the rise of coworking spaces and remote work. With more people working from home or freelancing, there is an increasing demand for spaces where people can gather to work, socialize, and network. More than 40% of the Middle East's 8,800-plus branded coffee shops are in Saudi Arabia. The popularity of cafes and pubs in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow in the coming years as the country continues developing and younger generations continue embracing new social norms and experiences.
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Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market Trends

International and local fast-food chains compete for market share in Saudi Arabia

  • QSR outlets held a major share of the market, amounting to 44.51% in 2022. Quick-service chains that offer burgers, pizza, fried chicken, and sandwiches are very popular in the country, including McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, and Domino's Pizza, with 168, 179, 63, and 118 outlets, respectively, in the country. In addition to international chains, there are also many popular local fast-food brands in Saudi Arabia, such as Al Baik, which is known for its crispy fried chicken and garlic sauce.
  • The cafes & bars segment is the fastest-growing foodservice type segment in the market, and it is projected to grow by 5.44% during the forecast period. The Saudi Arabian government has been implementing reforms to modernize the economy and society, including loosening restrictions on entertainment, which has led to increasing demand for places to socialize and relax. An increasing number of young people in the country are looking for new and different experiences. Those under age 25 account for around 51% of the population, and when those under 29 are included, young people amount to two-thirds of Saudi Arabia's population.
  • Cloud kitchen is the second fastest-growing segment in the market, and it is projected to register a CAGR of 4.15% during the forecast period. The industry is expanding as a result of technological developments and the advantages offered by cloud kitchens over traditional kitchens, including higher profit margins and greater flexibility in location-based operations. Kaykroo and Sweetheart had 30 and 15 cloud kitchens, respectively, across Saudi Arabia in 2022. The market is also growing because of the significant integration of point-of-sale (POS), kitchen display systems (KDS), and inventory management technology.
Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market

The Saudi Arabian specialist coffee market is growing, driven by the emergence of home-grown brands.

  • In Saudi Arabia, the average order value was the highest among full service restaurants in 2022 compared to other foodservice types, amounting to USD 23.25. The demand for FSR increased due to the increase in tourists preferring to explore the local cuisine of the country. Also, professionally trained chefs offer more innovative menus, international cuisine, and proprietary recipes to satisfy the taste buds of tourists. In the country, Middle Eastern restaurants amount to 16% of the total restaurants in Riyadh and 17% in Jeddah. Full service restaurants opened their first pop-up branches in Saudi Arabia as part of the recent Jeddah and Riyadh Seasons, e.g., Zuma, Scalini, and Catch.
  • Cloud kitchens in the country are growing at a faster pace. Many cloud kitchens in Saudi Arabia are partnering with popular food delivery platforms, such as Talabat, HungerStation, and Careem NOW, to expand their customer base. This allows them to reach a wider audience and increase their sales. Independent cloud kitchens are leveraging technology to streamline operations and provide better customer service. Popular dishes offered by cloud kitchens in the country are kabsa and shawarma, priced at USD 8.4 and USD 5.8 per 300 grams, respectively, in 2022.
  • The Saudi Arabian branded coffee market grew by 18.5% over 2022, exceeding 3,550 outlets, making it the largest in the Middle East. International coffee chains are laying the ground for café experiences and espresso-based beverages, and consumers in Saudi Arabia are increasingly exploring specialist coffee. International brands, like France’s Café Kitsuné and the UK’s EL&N, have gained a strong consumer base alongside a growing domestic specialist segment, including Barn’s, Half Million, and Address Café.
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Saudi Arabia Foodservice Industry Overview

The Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 0.85%. The major players in this market are ALBAIK Food Systems Company S.A., Americana Restaurants International PLC, Herfy Food Service Company, M.H. Alshaya Co. WLL and The Olayan Group (sorted alphabetically).

Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market Leaders

  1. ALBAIK Food Systems Company S.A.

  2. Americana Restaurants International PLC

  3. Herfy Food Service Company

  4. M.H. Alshaya Co. WLL

  5. The Olayan Group

Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market Concentration

Other important companies include Al Tazaj Fakeih, AlAmar Foods Company, Apparel Group, Fawaz Abdulaziz AlHokair Company, Galadari Ice Cream Co Ltd LLC, Kudu Company For Food And Catering, LuLu Group International, Reza Food Services Company Limited, Saudi Airlines Catering.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market News

  • March 2023: Nathan & Nathan KSA partnered with Fawaz Abdulaziz Al Hokair & Sons. This partnership is expected to bring the expertise and resources of both companies together, accelerate the growth of the active customer bases of both groups, and support the development of future opportunities to provide unparalleled professional services to clients throughout the Kingdom.
  • 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: Fawaz Abdulaziz AlHokair Company has planned to set up around 45-50 new branches, specifically for Cinnabon and Mamma Bunz. It is expected to expand the footprint of its home-grown concept, "Shawarma Al Muhalhel." Furthermore, the company is planning to expedite the expansion of its store network for existing brands, such as Cinnabon, Mamma Bunz, Crepe Affaire, and Shawarma Al Muhalhel, through a sub-franchise model.

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Saudi Arabia 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

  • 4.1 Number Of Outlets
  • 4.2 Average Order Value
  • 4.3 Regulatory Framework
    • 4.3.1 Saudi Arabia
  • 4.4 Menu Analysis

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

  • 5.1 Foodservice Type
    • 5.1.1 Cafes & Bars
    • 5.1.1.1 By Cuisine
    • 5.1.1.1.1 Cafes
    • 5.1.1.1.2 Juice/Smoothie/Desserts Bars
    • 5.1.1.1.3 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
  • 5.2 Outlet
    • 5.2.1 Chained Outlets
    • 5.2.2 Independent Outlets
  • 5.3 Location
    • 5.3.1 Leisure
    • 5.3.2 Lodging
    • 5.3.3 Retail
    • 5.3.4 Standalone
    • 5.3.5 Travel

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 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 S.A.
    • 6.4.4 Americana Restaurants International PLC
    • 6.4.5 Apparel Group
    • 6.4.6 Fawaz Abdulaziz AlHokair Company
    • 6.4.7 Galadari Ice Cream Co Ltd LLC
    • 6.4.8 Herfy Food Service Company
    • 6.4.9 Kudu Company For Food And Catering
    • 6.4.10 LuLu Group International
    • 6.4.11 M.H. Alshaya Co. WLL
    • 6.4.12 Reza Food Services Company Limited
    • 6.4.13 Saudi Airlines Catering
    • 6.4.14 The Olayan Group

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR FOODSERVICE CEOS

8. APPENDIX

  • 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
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List of Tables & Figures

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  2. NUMBER OF OUTLET UNITS BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. AVERAGE ORDER VALUE BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2029
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  2. SAUDI ARABIA FOODSERVICE MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 4:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 5:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE OF CAFES & BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 7:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CAFES & BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 8:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA CAFES, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 9:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CAFES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 10:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA JUICE/SMOOTHIE/DESSERTS BARS, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 11:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF JUICE/SMOOTHIE/DESSERTS BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 12:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA SPECIALIST COFFEE & TEA SHOPS, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 13:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF SPECIALIST COFFEE & TEA SHOPS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 14:  
  2. VALUE OF CLOUD KITCHEN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 15:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CLOUD KITCHEN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 16:  
  2. VALUE OF FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 17:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 18:  
  2. VALUE OF ASIAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 19:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ASIAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 20:  
  2. VALUE OF EUROPEAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 21:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF EUROPEAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 22:  
  2. VALUE OF LATIN AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 23:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LATIN AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 24:  
  2. VALUE OF MIDDLE EASTERN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MIDDLE EASTERN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 26:  
  2. VALUE OF NORTH AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 27:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF NORTH AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 28:  
  2. VALUE OF OTHER FSR CUISINES MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 29:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER FSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 30:  
  2. VALUE OF QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 31:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 32:  
  2. VALUE OF BAKERIES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 33:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF BAKERIES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 34:  
  2. VALUE OF BURGER FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 35:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF BURGER FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 36:  
  2. VALUE OF ICE CREAM FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 37:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ICE CREAM FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 38:  
  2. VALUE OF MEAT-BASED CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MEAT-BASED CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 40:  
  2. VALUE OF PIZZA FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 41:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF PIZZA FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 42:  
  2. VALUE OF OTHER QSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 43:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER QSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 44:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLET, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 45:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY OUTLET, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 46:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA CHAINED OUTLETS, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 47:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHAINED OUTLETS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 48:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA INDEPENDENT OUTLETS, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 49:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF INDEPENDENT OUTLETS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 50:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY LOCATION, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 51:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY LOCATION, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 52:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA LEISURE LOCATION, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 53:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LEISURE FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 54:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA LODGING LOCATION, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 55:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LODGING FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 56:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA RETAIL LOCATION, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF RETAIL FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA STANDALONE LOCATION, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF STANDALONE FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 60:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA TRAVEL LOCATION, USD, SAUDI ARABIA, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 61:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF TRAVEL FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 62:  
  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, SAUDI ARABIA, 2019 - 2023
  1. Figure 63:  
  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, SAUDI ARABIA, 2019 - 2023
  1. Figure 64:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2022

Saudi Arabia 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.

  • Full-service restaurants hold the major market share and are expected to register a CAGR of 4.33% by value in the study period. The popularity of Asian cuisines has expanded, especially among the younger population, due to the increasing need for gastronomic diversity. Around 37% of the Saudi Arabian population in 2023 is young, under the age of 25. The most popular cuisines in the country are Chinese, Japanese, Indian, traditional Cantonese, and Taiwanese.
  • Quick-service restaurants segment holds the second major share and is projected to register a CAGR of 9.08% by value during the forecast period. Meat-based cuisines are dominant in the market. In recent years, there has also been a growing interest in international cuisines, including meat-based dishes from other cultures, such as American-style burgers, Turkish kebabs, and Indian curries. As of 2022, the ex-pat population was 13.5 million in the country. This trend has been fueled by the increasing number of expatriates living and working in Saudi Arabia and the government's efforts to promote tourism and diversify the economy.
  • The cafes & bars segment is the fastest-growing foodservice type segment, projected to register a CAGR of 11.74% by value during the forecast period. The growth of cafes and pubs is the rise of coworking spaces and remote work. With more people working from home or freelancing, there is an increasing demand for spaces where people can gather to work, socialize, and network. More than 40% of the Middle East's 8,800-plus branded coffee shops are in Saudi Arabia. The popularity of cafes and pubs in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow in the coming years as the country continues developing and younger generations continue embracing new social norms and experiences.
Foodservice Type Cafes & Bars By Cuisine 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
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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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Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market Research FAQs

The Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market size is expected to reach USD 27.18 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 9.34% to reach USD 42.48 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market size is expected to reach USD 27.18 billion.

ALBAIK Food Systems Company S.A., Americana Restaurants International PLC, Herfy Food Service Company, M.H. Alshaya Co. WLL and The Olayan Group are the major companies operating in the Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market.

In the Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market, the Full Service Restaurants segment accounts for the largest share by foodservice type.

In 2024, the Cafes & Bars segment accounts for the fastest growing by foodservice type in the Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market.

In 2023, the Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market size was estimated at 27.18 billion. The report covers the Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market historical market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The report also forecasts the Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

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