United Arab Emirates Red Meat Market Size

UAE Red Meat Market Analysis

The United Arab Emirates Red Meat Market size is estimated at 789.82 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 860.64 million USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 1.73% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

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789.82 Million

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

860.64 Million

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

6.60 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

1.73 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Type

52.33 %

value share, Mutton, 2023

Mutton in the form of fresh and chilled have a higher penetration in the market for these are easily available and considered better in quality, mainly grass-fed ones.

Largest Segment by Form

55.52 %

value share, Fresh / Chilled, 2023

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

Fastest-growing Segment by Type

1.84 %

Projected CAGR, Mutton, 2024-2029

The rise of the expat population and tourism in the country is driving the demand for mutton meat, especially in the food service sector, and is likely to be the fastest growing type in UAE.

Fastest-growing Segment by Form

2.50 %

Projected CAGR, Processed, 2024-2029

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

Leading Market Player

5.80 %

market share, Siniora Food Industries Company, 2022

Siniora is constantly investing in modern technology and R&D and stat-of-art facilities for poultry production, processing and thereby enhancing productivity and efficiency.

The country is striving to increase the domestic production of red meat

United Arab Emirates Red Meat Industry Segmentation UAE Red Meat Industry Segmentation

Beef, Mutton 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.

• Mutton is the most-consumed meat type in the market, which is also anticipated to record the fastest CAGR of 3.19% by value from 2023 to 2029. This is majorly due to lamb meat being the prime choice for most consumers in the country. UAE's harsh climate, limited arable land, and high feed prices are hindering the production of livestock in the country. Hence, a majority of the red meat is imported into the country.
• Among all the types, beef is the second most consumed meat type in the market with its increased share, and it is also anticipated to maintain a major share by the end of the forecast period. This is also substantiated by the increased beef production, which has been registered to be almost 35% of all the meat produced in the country. Also, beef remains a comparatively cheap source of protein in the United Arab Emirates. As of 2022, beef prices were around 29% cheaper compared to mutton.
• The other meat segment includes camel, rabbit, and horse. This segment is anticipated to register a CAGR of 2.30% by value during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the increasing consumption of camel meat in the country. Camel meat remains a popular delicacy and is served to commemorate significant occasions such as Eid and National Day.
• The United Arab Emirates launched the National Dialogue for Food Security in 2023 to reduce imports, improve sustainability, and improve the income of UAE farms without compromising food trade. The first phase of this project includes red meat. Gene editing, bio-engineering, and smart tech to monitor cattle more closely are being used to increase meat production to keep up with consumer demand and close the food price gap.