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

Market Forecast By Product Type (Dairy Products, Bakery Products, Ready Meals, Confectionery, Breakfast Cereals, Baby Food, Non-alcoholic Beverages, Sauces, Condiments, and Dressings), By Distribution Channel (Supermarket/Hypermarket, Convenience Stores, Retail Stores, E-commerce) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC020100 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) Packaged Food Market Competition 2023

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food market currently, in 2023, has witnessed an HHI of 729, Which has decreased slightly as compared to the HHI of 1191 in 2017. The market is moving towards highly competitive. Herfindahl index measures the competitiveness of exporting countries. The range lies from 0 to 10000, where a lower index number represents a larger number of players or exporting countries in the market while a large index number means fewer numbers of players or countries exporting in the market.

 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Competition 2023

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Export Potential Assessment For Packaged Food Market (Values in USD Thousand)


United Arab Emirates (UAE) Export Potential Assessment For Packaged Food Market (Values in USD Thousand)

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Synopsis

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) packaged food market experienced steady growth between 2025 and 2031. Packaged foods refer to food products that are pre-packaged and ready for consumption, offering convenience and longer shelf life. The market in the UAE witnessed increased demand due to factors such as urbanization, busy lifestyles, and a growing expatriate population. The availability of a wide range of packaged food products, catering to diverse tastes and preferences, also contributed to market growth during this period.

Drivers of the Market

The UAE urbanization rate has been rising steadily, leading to a shift in consumer preferences towards convenience and ready-to-eat food products. As more people live in cities and have busy schedules, the demand for packaged foods has increased. Further, the growth of modern retail channels, including supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores, has significantly contributed to the distribution and accessibility of packaged food products in the UAE.

Challenges of the Market

With the increasing awareness of health and nutrition, consumers are becoming more conscious of the ingredients and nutritional content of packaged foods. This has led to a demand for healthier and more natural alternatives, posing a challenge to traditional packaged food products. Further, the UAE has stringent regulations concerning food safety, labeling, and import/export, which can be a challenge for companies entering or operating in the market.

Covid-19 Impact on the Market

The COVID-19 pandemic had a mixed impact on the UAE packaged food market. During the early stages of the pandemic, panic buying and stockpiling led to a surge in the sales of packaged food products, particularly staples like rice, pasta, canned goods, and frozen foods. However, as the situation stabilized, there was a shift in consumer preferences towards healthier, immune-boosting, and locally-sourced options. Further, the pandemic also affected the supply chain and distribution channels, causing disruptions in the availability of certain packaged food products. The closure of restaurants and hotels during lockdowns further impacted the demand for packaged foods in the HoReCa (Hotel/Restaurant/Caf?) sector.

Key Players of the Market

The UAE packaged food market is highly competitive, with both international and regional players vying for market share. Some of the key players in the market include Nestl?, Mars, Inc., Mondelez International, The Kraft Heinz Company, Kellogg Company and PepsiCo Inc.

Key Highlights of the Report:

  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Outlook
  • Market Size of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market, 2024
  • Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market, 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Revenues & Volume for the Period 2021-2031
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Trend Evolution
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Drivers and Challenges
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Price Trends
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Porter's Five Forces
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Industry Life Cycle
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume By Product Type for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume By Dairy Products for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume By Bakery Products for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume By Ready Meals for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume By Confectionery for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume By Breakfast Cereals for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume By Baby Food for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume By Non-alcoholic Beverages for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dairy Products Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume By Sauces, Condiments, and Dressings for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume By Distribution Channel for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume By Supermarket/Hypermarket for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume By Convenience Stores for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume By Retail Stores for the Period 2021-2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume By E-commerce for the Period 2021-2031
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Import Export Trade Statistics
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Product Type
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Distribution Channel
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Top Companies Market Share
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Company Profiles
  • United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food 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) Packaged Food Market Overview

3.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Country Macro Economic Indicators

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

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

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

3.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F

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

4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Dynamics

4.1 Impact Analysis

4.2 Market Drivers

4.3 Market Restraints

5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Trends

6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market, By Types

6.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market, By Product Type

6.1.1 Overview and Analysis

6.1.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021-2031F

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

6.1.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Bakery Products, 2021-2031F

6.1.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Ready Meals, 2021-2031F

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

6.1.7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Breakfast Cereals, 2021-2031F

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

6.1.9 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Sauces, Condiments, and Dressings, 2021-2031F

6.1.10 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Sauces, Condiments, and Dressings, 2021-2031F

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

6.2.1 Overview and Analysis

6.2.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarket/Hypermarket, 2021-2031F

6.2.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021-2031F

6.2.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Stores, 2021-2031F

6.2.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Revenues & Volume, By E-commerce, 2021-2031F

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

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

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

8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Key Performance Indicators

9 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market - Opportunity Assessment

9.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F

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

10 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Packaged Food Market - Competitive Landscape

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

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

11 Company Profiles

12 Recommendations

13 Disclaimer

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