UAE Dairy Products Market By Type (Dairy Milk, Ghee & Butter, Ice Cream & Milk Cream, Cheese & Spread, Yogurt, Others), By Distribution Channel (Supermarket/Hypermarket, Grocery Stores, Online & Others), By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2026

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The UAE dairy products market stood at USD1.66 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD2.47 billion at a CAGR of 6.89% by 2026 due to the increasing young population, rising health-conscious consumers and strong per capita personal income. Moreover, increasing demand for flavored and organic dairy products among the UAE population, especially through modern grocery and supermarket channels and changing consumption patterns of consumers are other factors that are fueling the UAE dairy products market. Rising awareness of the benefits of consuming pasteurized milk over raw milk and changing consumer buying behavior are driving the growth in the UAE dairy products market. Furthermore, the growing popularity of low-fat dairy products is generating demand for these products from various population segments, and opening new avenues for companies in the UAE dairy products market.

 

The buying patterns for dairy products have changed and people are slowly adapting to change in food habits and with this the demand for the value-added dairy products such as, cheese, butter and other products etc. has increased. The increasing demand for dairy products among young population looking to lead an active and healthy lifestyle is expected to play a significant role in driving the UAE dairy products market. With increasing number of lifestyle diseases, the young population is demanding dairy products on a daily basis, as these products are free from adulterants and chemicals and are high in nutritional value. The younger generation is also preferring dairy products due to the fact that they do not contain a high concentration of chemicals and pesticides. The younger generation believes that the lifestyle diseases could be controlled by switching to the healthy dairy products. Due to rising health problems, this has given immense opportunities to manufacturers to cater to this market. The dairy products that were once popular with the older generations and menials are now being considered largely by the younger generations.

 

Although dairy products are believed to be essential items, the strict COVID-19 lockdown imposed in the UAE slightly affected retail store sales. However, the online channel reported higher sales of dairy products during the lockdown period, as it was the only safe and available option for the consumers. Koita Foods, a dairy and plant-based drinks company, saw a 350% rise in online sales last year as consumers working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic embraced e-commerce and healthier diets.

 

UAE dairy products market is divided into the following segments including type, distribution channel, region, and company. In terms of type, the UAE dairy products market is divided into dairy milk, ghee & butter, ice cream & milk cream, cheese & spread, yogurt and others. Among them, dairy milk dominated the UAE dairy products market with a market share of around 30% in 2020. However, year-on-year trends for dairy milk are declining in the UAE due to increasing consumer preference towards value-added products like organic milk, soy milk, especially among young generations. The ghee & butter segment is the fastest-growing segment in the forecast period due to longer shelf life and growing demand from the food industry.

 

Based on distribution channel segment, the UAE dairy products market is segmented into supermarket/hypermarket, grocery stores, online & others. Among them, supermarket/hypermarket segment is dominating the UAE dairy products market due to the availability of all variety of dairy products in supermarkets.

Based on region, the UAE dairy products market is segmented into Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and rest of UAE. Among which, Dubai accounted for the majority of market share in the UAE dairy products market on account of increasing population and rising gross domestic income, and per capita personal income.

Some of the major players operating in the UAE dairy products market are Almarai Company, Al Rawabi Dairy Co Llc, Al Ain Farms, Gulf & Safa Dairies Co LLC, Marmum Dairy Farm LLC and Others.

Years considered for this report:

Historical Years: 2016-2019

Base Year: 2020

Estimated Year: 2021E

Forecast Period: 2022F-2026F

Objective of the Study:

·    To analyze the historical growth in the market size of the UAE dairy products market from 2016 to 2020.

·    To estimate and forecast the market size of UAE dairy products market from 2021 to 2026 and growth rate until 2026.

  • To define, classify and forecast the UAE dairy products market based on type, distribution channel, region, and company.
  • To analyze and forecast the UAE dairy products market size with respect to type (dairy milk, ghee & butter, ice cream & milk cream, cheese & spread, yogurt and others)
  • To analyze and forecast the UAE dairy products market size with respect to distribution channel.
  • To scrutinize the detailed market segmentation and forecast the market size based on four regions, namely – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Rest of UAE.
  • To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, government policy and investments and new entrants in the UAE dairy products market.
  • To strategically profile leading players operating in the UAE dairy products market.


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TechSci Research performed both primary as well as exhaustive secondary research for this study. Initially, TechSci Research sourced a list of leading dairy products companies across the UAE. Subsequently, TechSci Research conducted primary research surveys with the identified companies. While interviewing, the company personnel were also enquired about their key products, prices of products and competitors. Through this technique, TechSci Research was able to include the manufacturers which could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. TechSci Research analyzed the type, distribution channel, and regional presence of all major dairy products companies across the country.

TechSci Research calculated the UAE dairy products market size using a top-down approach, where manufacturers’ value share data for type, distribution channel was recorded and forecast for the future years. TechSci Research sourced these values from industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical sales data of respective segments to arrive at the overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company annual reports, World Bank, International Trade Centre, press releases, industry magazines, industry reports, news dailies, credible paid databases and proprietary databases were also studied by TechSci Research.

Key Target Audience:

  • Dairy products manufacturers/importers, suppliers, distributors, and other stakeholders.
  • Trade associations, organizations, forums, and alliances related to dairy products market.
  • Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers.
  • Market research and consulting firms.

The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for industry stakeholders, such as dairy products manufacturers, distributors and dealers. The study would also help them in deciding which market segments should be targeted over the coming years to strategize investments and capitalize on growth of the market.

Report Scope:

In this report, UAE dairy products market has been segmented into the following categories in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

  • UAE Dairy Products Market, By Type:
    • Dairy Milk
    • Ghee & Butter
    • Ice Cream & Milk Cream
    • Cheese & Spread
    • Yogurt
    • Others

·         UAE Dairy Products Market, By Distribution Channel:

o   Supermarket /Hypermarket

o   Grocery stores

o   Online

o   Others

  • UAE Dairy Products Market, By Region:

o   Dubai

o   Abu Dhabi

o   Sharjah

o   Rest of UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies operating in the UAE dairy products market.

Available Customizations:

With the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according to a company’s specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:

Channel Partner Analysis

  • Detailed list of distributors and dealers across all major regions.

Company Information

  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
In case you don’t find what, you are looking for, please get in touch with our custom research team at [email protected]

Table of content

1.    Product Overview

2.    Research Methodology

3.    Executive Summary

4.    Voice of Customer

4.1.  Brand Awareness

4.2.  Consumption Pattern

4.3.  Factors Influencing Purchase Decisions

4.4.  Source of Information

5.    Global Dairy Products Market Outlook

6.    UAE Dairy Products Market Outlook

6.1.  Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1.     By Value

6.2.  Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1.     By Type (Dairy Milk, Ghee & Butter, Ice Cream & Milk Cream, Cheese & Spread, Yogurt, Others)

6.2.2.     By Distribution Channel (Supermarket/Hypermarket, Grocery Stores, Online & Others)

6.2.3.     By Region

6.2.4.     By Company (2020)

6.3.  Market Map (Type and Region)

6.4.  Top Distributors of Dairy Products in UAE

7.    UAE Dairy Milk Market Outlook

7.1.  Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1.     By Value

7.2.  Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1.     By Distribution Channel

7.3.  Pricing Analysis

8.    UAE Cheese and Spread Market Outlook

8.1.  Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1.     By Value

8.2.  Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1.     By Distribution Channel

8.3.  Pricing Analysis

9.    UAE Yogurt Market Outlook

9.1.  Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1.     By Value

9.2.  Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1.     By Distribution Channel

9.3.  Pricing Analysis

10.  UAE Ice Cream & Milk Cream Market Outlook

10.1.              Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1.  By Value

10.2.              Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1.  By Distribution Channel

10.3.              Pricing Analysis

11.  UAE Ghee & Butter Market Outlook

11.1.              Market Size & Forecast

11.1.1.  By Value

11.2.              Market Share & Forecast

11.2.1.  By Distribution Channel

11.3.              Pricing Analysis

12.  Market Dynamics

12.1. Drivers

12.2. Challenges

13.  Market Trends & Developments

14.  Impact of COVID-19 on UAE Dairy Products Market

15.  Policy & Regulatory Landscape

16.  UAE Economic Profile

17.  Competitive Landscape

17.1.       Almarai Company

17.2.       Al Rawabi Dairy Co LLC

17.3.       Al Ain Farms

17.4.       Gulf & Safa Dairies Co LLC

17.5.       Marmum Dairy Farm LLC

17.6.       Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products

17.7.       Orontes Dairy Manufacturing LLC

17.8.       Balade Farms Food Industries LLC

17.9.       Unikai Foods PJSC

17.10.    Italian Dairy Products FZC

18.  Strategic Recommendations

19.  About Us & Disclaimer

Figures and Tables

Figure 1: UAE Dairy Products Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F

Figure 2: UAE Dairy Products Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2016-2026F

Figure 3: UAE Dairy Products Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F

Figure 4: UAE Dairy Products Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2016-2026F

Figure 5: UAE Dairy Products Market Share, By Company, By Value, 2020

Figure 6: UAE Dairy Products Market Map, By Type, Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), 2020

Figure 7: UAE Dairy Products Market Map, By Region, Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), 2020

Figure 8: UAE Dairy Milk Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F

Figure 9: UAE Total Population in Million, (2015-2019)

Figure 10: UAE Dairy Milk Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F

Figure 11: UAE Cheese and Spread Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F

Figure 12: UAE Urban Population in Million, (2015-2019)

Figure 13: UAE Cheese and Spread Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F

Figure 14: UAE Yogurt Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F

Figure 15: UAE Yogurt Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F

Figure 16: UAE Ice Cream and Milk Cream Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F

Figure 17: UAE Urban Population as a Percentage of Total Population (%), (2015-2019)

Figure 18: UAE Ice Cream and Milk Cream Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F

Figure 19: UAE Ghee and Butter Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2016-2026F

Figure 20: UAE Ghee and Butter Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value, 2016-2026F


List of Tables:

Table 1: Top Distributors of Dairy Products in UAE

Table 2: UAE Dairy Milk Market Pricing Analysis, 2020

Table 3: UAE Cheese and Spread Market Pricing Analysis, 2020

Table 4: UAE Yogurt Market Pricing Analysis, 2020

Table 5: UAE Ice Cream and Milk Cream Market Pricing Analysis, 2020

Table 6: UAE Ghee and Butter Market Pricing Analysis, 2020

Frequently asked questions

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The key factors that are driving the market growth include high per capita personal income, increasing availability of value-added dairy products, changing consumer attitude towards health & wellness and growing demand for dairy products from foodservice industry.

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Some of the major players operating in the UAE dairy products market are Almarai Company, Al Rawabi Dairy Co Llc, Al Ain Farms, Gulf & Safa Dairies Co LLC, Marmum Dairy Farm LC, Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products, Orontes Dairy Manufacturing LLC, Balade Farms Food Industries LLC, Unikai Foods PJSC and Italian Dairy Products FZC.

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COVID-19 pandemic had a severe impact on transportation, logistics and shipping industries, owing to which, a significant decline in trad has been observed in the market, with World Bank predicting double-digit decline in trade for almost all regions. The logistics industry around the country is facing challenges due to decreased capacity, increasing pressure on equipment availability, estimated congestion on specific ports, cost related issues and surcharges on few products.

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Based on the region, the UAE dairy market is divided into Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Rest of UAE. Among which, Dubai region is the fastest growing market due to the increasing disposable income and growing demand from young population for organic dairy products.

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