UAE organic food market is anticipated to witness rapid growth through 2025 owing to increasing number of standard local organic food farms in the country. The rising health consciousness, especially among younger population and increasing prevalence of various lifestyle related ailments such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes are acting as key growth drivers for UAE organic food market. Moreover, the government is taking initiatives to lower obesity rate of the country, which is supporting the demand for organic food products. Consumers are also paying more attention to their diet and trying to include healthier options such as organic fruits and vegetables, which are free from chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Additionally, the UAE government is implementing regulations on organic farming and is coming up with certification process to ensure that the locally grown organic fruits and vegetables meet the international organic farming standards. The establishment of organic farming department and Organic Farming Association in UAE is further acting as a major growth factor for organic food market in the country. However, the market is also witnessing some challenges. The climatic conditions and limited water resources in UAE is making farming activities difficult and hence, the country is primarily dependent on organic food import. Also, high cost of organic food and lack of knowledge about their health benefits is expected to hamper the market growth during the forecast period. 

The UAE organic food market is segmented based on type, form, end user, distribution channel and region. Based on distribution channel, the market can be segmented into supermarkets/hypermarkets, grocery stores, e-commerce, convenience stores and others. Among them, the supermarkets/hypermarkets segment held largest market share in 2019 owing to the availability of organic food products in most major UAE hypermarkets and supermarkets. However, the e-commerce segment is expected to undergo fastest growth through 2025 as they are offer wide variety of fresh organic fruits and vegetables at a relatively lower rate. The booming e-commerce industry in UAE is further supporting the growth of this segment. 

Major players operating in the UAE organic food market include Lulu Group International, Union Co-operative Society, Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society , Emirates Cooperative Society, Park n Shop , Farmbox, Al Madina Group, Nesto Group (Western International Group LLC), Choithrams and Al Maya. Key market players are focusing on introducing affordable organic food products, especially fruits and vegetables in UAE.

Years considered for this report:

Historical Years: 2015-2018

Base Year: 2019

Estimated Year: 2020

Forecast Period: 2021–2025

Objective of the Study:

  • To analyze and estimate the market size of UAE organic food market from 2015 to 2018.
  • To estimate and forecast the market size of UAE organic food market from 2019 to 2025 and growth rate until 2025.
  • To classify and forecast UAE organic food market based on type, form, end user, distribution channel, company and countries.
  • To identify dominant region or segment in the UAE organic food market.
  • To identify drivers and challenges for UAE organic food market.
  • To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in UAE organic food market.
  • To conduct pricing analysis for UAE organic food market.
  • To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in UAE organic food market.
  • To identify key sustainable strategies adopted by market players in UAE organic food 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 organic food companies across UAE. Subsequently, TechSci Research conducted primary research surveys with the identified companies. While interviewing, the respondents were also enquired about their competitors. Through this technique, TechSci Research could include the companies who could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. TechSci Research analyzed the end users, distribution channels and presence of all major players across the country.

TechSci Research calculated the market size of UAE organic food market using a bottom-up approach, wherein data for various end-user segments was recorded and forecast for the future years. TechSci Research sourced these values from the industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical data of these product types and applications for getting an appropriate, overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, news articles, press releases, company annual reports, investor presentations and financial reports were also studied by TechSci Research.

Key Target Audience:

  • Organic food companies, suppliers, distributors and other stakeholders
  • Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers
  • Organizations, forums and alliances related to organic food
  • Market research and consulting firms

The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for the industry stakeholders such as organic food companies, suppliers, partners, end users, etc., besides allowing them in strategizing investments and capitalizing on market opportunities.

Report Scope:

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

  • UAE Organic Food Market, By Type:
    • Fruits
    • Vegetables
  • UAE Organic Food Market, By Form:
    • Fresh
    • Frozen
  • UAE Organic Food Market, By End User:
    • Residential
    • Commercial
  • UAE Organic Food Market, By Distribution Channel:
    • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
    • Grocery Stores
    • E-Commerce
    • Convenience Stores
    • Others
  • UAE Organic Food Market, By Region:
    • Dubai
    • Abu Dhabi
    • Sharjah
    • Rest of UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in UAE organic food 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:

Company Information

  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).

Profit Margin Analysis

  • Profit margin analysis in case of direct and indirect sales channel.
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1.    Product Overview

2.    Research Methodology

3.    Impact of COVID-19 on UAE Organic Food Market

4.    Executive Summary

5.    Voice of Customer

6.    UAE Organic Food Market Outlook

6.1.  Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2.  Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1.     By Type (Fruits and Vegetables)

6.2.2.     By Form (Fresh and Frozen)

6.2.3.     By End User (Residential and Commercial)

6.2.4.     By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Grocery Stores, E-Commerce, Convenience Stores and Others)

6.2.5.     By Region (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Rest of UAE)

6.2.6.     By Company (2019)

6.3.  Product Market Map

7.    UAE Organic Fruits Market Outlook

7.1.  Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2.  Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1.     By Product (Strawberry, Banana, Apple, Peaches, Grapes and Others)

7.2.2.     By Form

7.2.3.     By Distribution Channel

7.3.  Pricing Analysis

7.4.  Top 5 Organic Fruits

8.     UAE Organic Vegetables Market Outlook

8.1.  Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2.  Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1.     By Product (Leafy Vegetables and Other Vegetables)

8.2.2.     By Form

8.2.3.     By Distribution Channel

8.3.  Pricing Analysis

8.4.  Top 5 Organic Vegetables

9.    Import-Export Analysis

10.  Market Dynamics

10.1.              Drivers

10.2.              Challenges

11.  Value Chain Analysis

12.  Market Trends & Development

13.  Policy & Regulatory Landscape

14.  UAE Economic Profile

15.  Competitive Landscape

15.1.              Competition Outlook (Top 10 Companies)

15.1.1.  Lulu Group International

15.1.2.  Union Co-operative Society

15.1.3.  Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society

15.1.4.  Emirates Cooperative Society

15.1.5.  Park n Shop

15.1.6.  Farmbox

15.1.7.  Al Madina Group

15.1.8.  Nesto Group (Western International Group LLC)

15.1.9.  Choithrams

15.1.10.                Al Maya

16.  Strategic Recommendations

17.  About Us & Disclaimer

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