United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market (2025-2031) | Size, Industry, Companies, Revenue, Outlook, Value, Trends, Share, Growth, Forecast & Analysis

Market Forecast By Product Types (Packaged Food, Unpackaged Food, Drinks, Tobacco, Household Products, Others), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Store, Online) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC016680 Publication Date: Aug 2023 Updated Date: Feb 2025 Product Type: Report
Publisher: 6Wresearch No. of Pages: 70 No. of Figures: 35 No. of Tables: 5

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Synopsis

The groceries market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced substantial growth, driven by the country`s expanding population, changing consumer preferences, and the increasing adoption of online grocery shopping. Groceries refer to food and essential household items sold in supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, and online platforms. The UAE diverse population, rising urbanization, and the demand for convenience and quality have been key drivers for the growth of the groceries market in the country. Additionally, the market`s expansion is influenced by the rise of e-commerce and the government`s efforts to ensure food security and supply chain resilience.

Drivers of the Market

Several factors drive the demand for groceries in the UAE. Firstly, the country`s population growth, including a large expatriate community, contributes to increased demand for a diverse range of groceries that cater to various cultural and dietary preferences. Secondly, the busy lifestyle of consumers and the preference for convenient shopping options have led to the growth of supermarkets and online grocery delivery services.

Challenges of the Market

Despite the positive growth prospects, the UAE groceries market faces certain challenges. One significant challenge is price sensitivity among consumers. While there is a demand for high-quality and premium groceries, consumers may also seek competitive pricing, leading to pricing pressure on retailers and suppliers.

Covid-19 Impact on the Market

The Covid-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the UAE groceries market. With movement restrictions and the shift to remote work during lockdowns, consumers increasingly turned to online grocery shopping and stockpiled essential items, leading to a surge in demand. Additionally, the pandemic underscored the importance of food security and supply chain resilience, prompting the UAE government to take measures to ensure a stable supply of groceries.

Key Players of the Market

The UAE groceries market comprises a mix of international supermarket chains, local hypermarkets, and online grocery platforms. Leading grocery retailers, such as Carrefour, Lulu Hypermarket, and Spinneys, have a significant presence in the UAE, offering a wide range of groceries and household items to meet the needs of UAE diverse population. These companies emphasize convenience, freshness, and customer service to cater to the preferences of UAE consumers seeking a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience. Additionally, online grocery platforms, such as Instashop and El Grocer, have gained popularity, providing consumers with the option of doorstep delivery and contactless shopping. The market`s competitiveness and growth are shaped by the efforts of these key players to offer a diverse selection of groceries that align with the UAE dynamic retail landscape and consumers` desire for quality, convenience, and variety. As the UAE continues to evolve as a prominent retail destination and embrace e-commerce, the groceries market is expected to witness further advancements and increasing adoption in the coming years.

Key Highlights of the Report:

  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Outlook
  • Market Size of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market, 2024
  • Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market, 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Revenues & Volume for the Period 2021-2031
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Trend Evolution
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Drivers and Challenges
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Price Trends
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Porter's Five Forces
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Industry Life Cycle
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume By Product Types for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume By Packaged Food for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume By Unpackaged Food for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume By Drinks for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume By Tobacco for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume By Household Products for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume By Distribution Channel for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume By Supermarkets & Hypermarkets for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume By Convenience Store for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume By Online for the Period 2021-2031
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Import Export Trade Statistics
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Product Types
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Distribution Channel
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Top Companies Market Share
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Company Profiles
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Key Strategic Recommendations
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1 Executive Summary

2 Introduction

2.1 Key Highlights of the Report

2.2 Report Description

2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation

2.4 Research Methodology

2.5 Assumptions

3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Overview

3.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Country Macro Economic Indicators

3.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F

3.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market - Industry Life Cycle

3.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market - Porter's Five Forces

3.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Types, 2021 & 2031F

3.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F

4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Dynamics

4.1 Impact Analysis

4.2 Market Drivers

4.3 Market Restraints

5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Trends

6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market, By Types

6.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market, By Product Types

6.1.1 Overview and Analysis

6.1.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2021-2031F

6.1.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaged Food, 2021-2031F

6.1.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume, By Unpackaged Food, 2021-2031F

6.1.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume, By Drinks, 2021-2031F

6.1.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume, By Tobacco, 2021-2031F

6.1.7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume, By Household Products, 2021-2031F

6.1.8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F

6.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market, By Distribution Channel

6.2.1 Overview and Analysis

6.2.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, 2021-2031F

6.2.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Store, 2021-2031F

6.2.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenues & Volume, By Online, 2021-2031F

7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Import-Export Trade Statistics

7.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Export to Major Countries

7.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Imports from Major Countries

8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Key Performance Indicators

9 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market - Opportunity Assessment

9.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Types, 2021 & 2031F

9.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F

10 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024

10.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Groceries Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters

11 Company Profiles

12 Recommendations

13 Disclaimer

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