By Product (Spreadable Cheese, [Cream Cheese, Reconstituted Cheese], Processed Cheese (Excluding Spreadable), Soft Cheese, [Halloumi (Hellim), Mozzarella], Hard Cheese, [Cheddar, Parmesan]), By Type N... ... armesan]), By Type Natural, Processed, By Source Animal, Plant-Based, By Distribution Channel Offline, [Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets-, Brand Owned Outlets, Convenience Stores], Online), By Application (Bakery & Confectionery, Snacks & Cereals, Ready Meals, Sauces & Dips, Others (Processed Food, Desserts, etc.)), By Region (Dubai, Al Ain & Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & Northern Emirates), By Company (Arla Foods National Products Co LLC, Almarai Co Ltd., Lactalis Dairy Product & Trading (Middle East) DMCC, Frieslandcampina Middle East DMCC, Bel Middle East FZ LLC, The Bega Co-operative Society Ltd., Milchwerke Oberfranken West eG, Gebr Woerle GmbH, Al Safi Danone Ltd., Wassim Sajt Kft, and others (Latbri SpA, Glenstal Foods Ltd., etc)) Read more
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Market Definition
Cheese is referred to as a dairy product that is produced in a wide range of flavors, textures, and forms by coagulating the milk protein casein, usually derived from the milk of cows, buffalo, goats, or sheep. The widespread usage of cheese for the preparation of dishes in the hospitality sector comprising hotels and restaurants is driving the demand for cheese.
Market Insights & Analysis: The UAE Cheese Market (2024-30):
The UAE Cheese Market size was valued at USD 362 Million in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 4.40% during the forecast period, i.e., 2024-30. The factors attributing to the growth of the cheese market in the UAE are the widespread use of cheese in the preparation of traditional as well as international delicacies. In the UAE, traditional Emirati food holds cultural importance, since it reflects a common ground of multicultural conviviality, and also acts as a gateway for introducing and teaching Emirati culture to foreigners.
Therefore, the conventional dishes of the UAE are prepared at every hotel, restaurant, and individual home which augments the sales of cheese since these delicacies require cheese during their preparation. Apart from the traditional cuisine, the hotels also offer foreign delicacies such as Italian Pizza, Pasta, etc., which further drive the market of cheese in the UAE.
| Report Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | Historical Data: 2019-22 |
| Base Year: 2023 | |
| Forecast Period: 2024-30 | |
| CAGR (2024-2030) | 4.40% |
| Region Covered | Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Al Ain, Sharjah & Northern Emirates |
| Key Companies Profiled | Arla Foods National Products Co LLC, Almarai Co Ltd., Lactalis Dairy Product & Trading (Middle East) DMCC, Frieslandcampina Middle East DMCC, Bel Middle East FZ LLC, The Bega Co-operative Society Ltd., Milchwerke Oberfranken West eG, Gebr Woerle GmbH, Al Safi Danone Ltd., Wassim Sajt Kft, and others (Latbri SpA, Glenstal Foods Ltd., etc) |
| Market Value | USD 362 Million |
Moreover, the UAE is an oil-rich country and to diversify its economy the government of UAE is investing in construction projects comprising hotels, malls, restaurants, etc., to improve leisure and attraction spots in the UAE, and facilitate tourism in the country. As a result, multiple hotel chains have been opened in the UAE, such as, in 2022, the hotel Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah, opened in the UAE, which comprises a selection of restaurants to cater to any palate. Therefore, the growing expansion of the hospitality sector would promote the usage of cheese in the making of cuisine for guests or tourists.
Moreover, the policies laid down by the government to promote industrialization in the country are also positively impacting the sales of cheese in the UAE. The zero taxation policy of the government and other lucrative policies by the government have propelled several global brands to set up their manufacturing plants in the UAE, such as in 2021, the Italian Dairy Products company doubled its plant capacity in the Sharjah Food Park, the UAE, to cater to the growing demand for products made with high-quality local ingredients and provide high-quality foodstuff at affordable prices. As a result, cheese and other dairy products are more accessible at a lower cost to the residents of the UAE, therefore, the demand for cheese from the lower & and middle-class population will also arise in the forthcoming years.
UAE Cheese Market Research Report (2024-2030) - Table of Contents
- Market Segmentation
- Introduction
- Product Definition
- Research Process
- Assumptions
- Executive Summary
- The UAE Cheese Market Trends & Insights
- The UAE Cheese Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Challenges
- The UAE Cheese Market Porters Five Forces Analysis
- The UAE Cheese Market Regulations & Policies
- The UAE Cheese Market Hotspots & Opportunities
- The UAE Cheese Market Outlook, 2019-2030F
- Market Size & Analysis
- By Revenues (USD Million)
- By Quantity Sold (Thousand Tons)
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Product
- Spreadable Cheese – Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Cream Cheese- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Reconstituted Cheese- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Processed Cheese (Excluding Spreadable) – Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Soft Cheese – Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Halloumi (Hellim)- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Mozzarella- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Hard Cheese– Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Cheddar- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Parmesan- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Spreadable Cheese – Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- By Type
- Natural – Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Processed– Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- By Source
- Animal – Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Plant-Based– Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- By Distribution Channel
- Offline– Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets- - Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Brand Owned Outlets- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Convenience Stores - Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Online– Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Offline– Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- By Application
- Bakery & Confectionery– Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Snacks & Cereals– Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Ready Meals– Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Sauces & Dips– Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030F, Thousand Tons
- Others (Processed Food, Desserts, etc.)
- By Region
- Dubai
- Al Ain & Abu Dhabi
- Sharjah & Northern Emirates
- By Company
- Competition Characteristics
- Market Share of Leading Companies
- By Product
- Market Size & Analysis
- The UAE Cheese Market Key Strategic Imperatives for Growth & Success
- Competition Outlook
- Company Profiles
- Arla Foods National Products Co LLC
- Business Description
- Product Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Almarai Co Ltd
- Business Description
- Product Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Lactalis Dairy Products & Trading (Middle East) DMCC
- Business Description
- Product Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Frieslandcampina Middle East DMCC
- Business Description
- Product Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Bel Middle East FZ LLC
- Business Description
- Product Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- The Bega Co-operative Society Ltd
- Business Description
- Product Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Milchwerke Oberfranken West eG
- Business Description
- Product Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Gebr Woerle GmbH
- Business Description
- Product Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Al Safi Danone Ltd
- Business Description
- Product Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Wassim Sajt Kft
- Business Description
- Product Portfolio
- Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
- Recent Developments
- Financial Details
- Others
- Others (Latbri SpA, Glenstal Foods Ltd, etc.)
- Arla Foods National Products Co LLC
- Company Profiles
- Disclaimer
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