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UAE Yoghurt Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)

UAE Yoghurt Market - By Category (Drinking Yoghurt, Flavored Yoghurt, [Strawberry, Mango, Fruit, Blueberry, Vanilla, Cherry, Peach, Raspberry, Apricot, Berry, Honey, Banana, Coconu...t, Apple, Blackberry, Kiwi, Pineapple, Lemon, Mint, Rhubarb, Caramel, Fig, Chocolate, Ginger, Almond, Plain Yoghurt]), By Type (Regular Yogurt & Thousand Tons, Greek Yogurt & Thousand Tons, French Yogurt & Thousand Tons, Others & Thousand Tons), By Packaging Type (Bottles & Thousand Tons, Jars & Thousand Tons, Cups & Thousand Tons, Pouches & Thousand Tons, Others & Thousand Tons), By Pack Size (Single-serve Packaging & Thousand Tons, Multi Packaging & Thousand Tons, Family-sized Packaging & Thousand Tons, Bulk Packaging & Thousand Tons, Others & Thousand Tons), By Distribution Channel (Retail Offline & Thousand Tons, [Grocery Retailers & Thousand Tons, Convenience Retailers & Thousand Tons, Convenience Stores & Thousand Tons, Supermarkets & Thousand Tons, Hypermarkets & Thousand Tons, Discounters & Thousand Tons, Small Local Grocers & Thousand Tons, Retail E-Commerce & Thousand Tons]), and others Read more

  • Food & Beverages
  • May 2025
  • Pages 130
  • Report Format: PDF, Excel, PPT

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UAE Yoghurt Market Statistics

  1. The Yoghurt Market size was valued at around USD 415 million in 2024.
  2. By 2030, the market size is expected to touch USD 531.5 million and to register a CAGR of around 5.35%.
  3. In terms of volume, the market is expected to register a CAGR of around 5.4%
  4. Flavored Yoghurt is the best-performing category with a market share of around 46.25% in 2024.
  5. Flavored
  6. The top five companies, having a combined market share of around 65.36%, are Almarai Co Ltd, Al Safi Danone Ltd, National Food Products Co LLC, Al Rawabi Dairy Co, and Al Ain Dairy Co.
  7. The Retail Offline channel is the dominant segment under the sales channel, holding a market share of more than 90%.

Market Insights & Analysis: UAE Yoghurt Market (2025-2030):

The Yoghurt market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 5.35% during 2025-2030. The UAE Yoghurt Market size was valued at around USD 415 million in 2024 and is anticipated to exceed USD 531.5 million by 2030.

The key growth factors that can be attributed to the market growth include rising focus on consumers’ health and wellness, growing focus on probiotics and gut health by fitness enthusiasts, etc.


UAE Yoghurt Market

More than 90% of Yoghurt was sold via Grocery Retailers under the Retail Offline channel in 2024. The Hypermarkets are the major shareholders with 60% under the Grocery Retailers channel.

Flavored Yoghurt has a market share of around 46.25%, being the dominant segment under the category.

UAE Yoghurt Market Opportunity:

GUT Health Positioning and Flavor Innovation

The focus on probiotics, health, wellness, and gut health linked to yogurt has resonated with the end users. Dynamic flavours are drawing the attention of the end users due to constant innovation in spoonable and drinkable yoghurt. Moreover, brands like Al Safi Danone provide real fruit pieces in the yoghurt to make it more popular. The demand for yoghurt will be rising, which will be driven by both young and adult end users in the country. The consumption of the single-serve formats which are widely being adopted by them due to the convenience they offer. Though some of the end users might stop consuming or limit their intake of yoghurt but the constant innovations and development in the yoghurt will again attract the end users back. Additionally, more private label companies will enter the market with the discounted price point, hence increasing the demand.

UAE Yoghurt Market Challenge:

Nutri-Mark Implementation to Increase Operational Costs for the Manufacturers

Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) and Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) at ADIFE 2024 announced the introduction of Nutri-Mark, which is going to be implemented in mid-2025. The regulation includes a color-coded nutritional labelling from A to E. A has the highest nutritional value, and E the lowest.

The Nutri-Mark label is applied to food categories such as oils, dairy, beverages, etc., which include yoghurt as well. Such a situation will be challenging for the yoghurt manufacturers. It is because the manufacturers now have to reformulate products, adjust the labelling strategies, invest heavily in advanced quality control, etc. The shift will lead to an increased operational cost for the manufacturers. The manufacturers will be compelled to increase the prices of the yoghurt, which will potentially impact consumer demand.

Moreover, the Nutri-Mark will increase end users’ awareness about the products being consumed. The situation will impact the sales volume considering the compromised health due to artificial flavors, Stabilizers & Thickeners, Sweeteners, etc., content, and other preservatives being used during the yoghurt manufacturing.

UAE Yoghurt Market Trend:

Rising Demand for Guilt-Free, Tasty Yoghurt

The end users are becoming more health-conscious. It is creating a rising demand for Yoghurt that offers low-fat yoghurt, creating an end users' shift towards health consciousness. Moreover, the end users focus on the taste but are seeking ingredients that have added nutritional value in the yogurt. For instance, a company in the local market named Siggi’s Dairy, which is positioned as offering simple ingredients with low sugar content.

UAE Yoghurt Market (2025-30): Segmentation Analysis:

Greek Yogurt is the leading segment under the type segment. The demand is driven by the increasing focus on health and fitness, offered by Greek yoghurt. The product has a higher market share among the end users who are teenagers or young adults due to its high protein content, being yoghurt, it is perceived as safe to consume.

Additionally, Greek yoghurt, being both drinkable and spoonable, offers a good value proposition to manufacturers. This kind of yoghurts comes under the premium range and not the essential consumer goods, giving the manufacturers an edge to make good profits as these products are not subject to the Ministry-set price ceilings. The manufacturers are producing and experimenting with this kind of yoghurts to boost the demand during the forecast period.

Leading Players in UAE Yoghurt Market: (2025-30):

Almarai Co. Ltd., Al Safi Danone Ltd., National Food Products Co LLC, Al Rawabi Dairy Co, Al Ain Dairy Co, Agthia Group PJSC, Marmum Dairy Farm LLC, National Dairy LLC, Rachel's Organic Co. Ltd., Gulf & Safa Dairies Co LLC, Elle & Vire Co, Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd., Müller Dairy Ltd., and others are the major market players operating in the Yoghurt Market of the UAE.

UAE Yoghurt Market Recent Development:

  • 2024, March: Almarai’s recent investment strategy to expand across dairy, poultry, and bakery segments in the GCC is likely to bolster yoghurt supply and intensify competition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

   A. The UAE Yoghurt Market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 5.35% over the forecast period.

   A. The UAE Yoghurt Market size was valued at around USD 415 million in 2024 and is anticipated to exceed USD 531.5 million by 2030.

   A. Rising consumer awareness of Yoghurt’s health benefits is expected to drive the Yoghurt Market in the UAE.

   A. Almarai Co. Ltd., Al Safi Danone Ltd., National Food Products Co LLC, Al Rawabi Dairy Co, Al Ain Dairy Co, Agthia Group PJSC, Marmum Dairy Farm LLC, National Dairy LLC, Rachel's Organic Co. Ltd., Gulf & Safa Dairies Co LLC, Elle & Vire Co, Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd., Müller Dairy Ltd., and others are the top companies operating in the Yoghurt market of the UAE.

   A. Flavored Yoghurt held the largest share of the UAE Yoghurt Market.

   A. Gut health positioning and flavor innovation are emerging as an opportunity area for the UAE Yoghurt Market.

   A. Increased operational costs due to the implementation of Nutri-Mark are the possible restraints affecting the growth of the UAE Yoghurt Market.

  1. Market Segmentation
  2. Introduction
    1. Product Definition
    2. Research Process
    3. Assumptions
  3. Executive Summary
  4. UAE Yoghurt Market Policies, Regulations, and Product Standards
  5. UAE Yoghurt Market Supply Chain Analysis
  6. UAE Yoghurt Market Trends & Developments
  7. UAE Yoghurt Market Dynamics
    1. Growth Drivers
    2. Challenges
  8. UAE Yoghurt Market Hotspot & Opportunities
  9. UAE Yoghurt Market Outlook, 2020-2030
    1. Market Size & Outlook
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. By Volume (Million Liters)
      3. By Quantity Sold (Thousand Tons)
    2. Market Share & Outlook
      1. By Category
        1. Drinking Yoghurt- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters
        2. Flavored Yoghurt- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          1. Strawberry- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          2. Mango- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          3. Fruit- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          4. Blueberry- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          5. Vanilla- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          6. Cherry- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          7. Peach- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          8. Raspberry- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          9. Apricot- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          10. Berry- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          11. Honey- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          12. Banana- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          13. Coconut- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          14. Apple- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          15. Blackberry- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          16. Kiwi- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          17. Pineapple- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          18. Lemon- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          19. Mint- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          20. Rhubarb- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          21. Caramel- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          22. Fig- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          23. Chocolate- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          24. Ginger- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
          25. Almond- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
        3. Plain Yoghurt- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
      2. By Type
        1. Regular Yogurt- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
        2. Greek Yogurt- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
        3. French Yogurt- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
        4. Others- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
      3. By Packaging Type
        1. Bottles- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
        2. Jars- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
        3. Cups- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
        4. Pouches- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
        5. Others- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
      4. By Pack Size
        1. Single-serve Packaging- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
        2. Multi Packaging- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
        3. Family-sized Packaging- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
        4. Bulk Packaging- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
        5. Others- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
      5. By Distribution Channel
        1. Retail Offline- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
          1. Grocery Retailers- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
            1. Convenience Retailers- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
              1. Convenience Stores- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
            2. Supermarkets- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
            3. Hypermarkets- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
            4. Discounters- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
            5. Small Local Grocers- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
        2. Retail E-Commerce- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters & Thousand Tons
      6. By Region
        1. Dubai
        2. Abu Dhabi & AI Ain
        3. Sharjah & Northern Emirates
      7. By Company
        1. Company Revenue Shares
        2. Competitor Characteristics
  10. UAE Drinking Yoghurt Market Outlook, 2020-2030
    1. Market Size & Outlook
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. By Volume (Million Liters)
    2. Market Share & Outlook
      1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters
      2. By Packaging Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters
      3. By Pack Size- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters
      4. By Distribution Channel- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters
      5. By Region- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Million Liters
  11. UAE Flavored Yoghurt Market Outlook, 2020-2030
    1. Market Size & Outlook
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. By Quantity Sold (Thousand Tons)
    2. Market Share & Outlook
      1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
      2. By Packaging Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
      3. By Pack Size- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
      4. By Distribution Channel- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
      5. By Region- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
  12. UAE Plain Yoghurt Market Outlook, 2020-2030
    1. Market Size & Outlook
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. By Quantity Sold (Thousand Tons)
    2. Market Share & Outlook
      1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
      2. By Packaging Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
      3. By Pack Size- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
      4. By Distribution Channel- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
      5. By Region- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million & Thousand Tons
  13. UAE Yoghurt Market Key Strategic Imperatives for Success & Growth
  14. Competition Outlook
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Almarai Co. Ltd.
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      2. Al Safi Danone Ltd.
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      3. National Food Products Co LLC
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      4. Al Rawabi Dairy Co
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      5. Al Ain Dairy Co
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      6. Agthia Group PJSC
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      7. Marmum Dairy Farm LLC
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      8. National Dairy LLC
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      9. Rachel's Organic Co. Ltd.
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      10. Gulf & Safa Dairies Co LLC
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      11. Elle & Vire Co
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      12. Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      13. Müller Dairy Ltd.
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      14. Others
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