PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Cheese to record stable growth, driven by daily relevance and lifestyle alignment
Retail sales of cheese in Saudi Arabia are set to record a current value CAGR of 8% (2025 constant value CAGR of 6%) over the forecast period, reaching SAR5.0 billion.
Health-conscious younger consumers seek natural and cleaner labels
Future demand for cheese among younger consumers in Saudi Arabia is expected to be significantly influenced by the ongoing health and wellness trend. As younger consumers increasingly prioritise products that align with their dietary goals, there will be a growing interest in clean labels and natural, preservative-free options.
Packaging innovation and tech integration to support growth
Future product development in cheese in Saudi Arabia is expected to focus on innovation and packaging improvements to enhance shelf life, convenience, and brand appeal. Cheese producers will increasingly adopt resealable packs, portioned slices, and extended shelf-life solutions, particularly for processed and mozzarella cheese, to cater to the needs of busy urban consumers who prioritise quick, hygienic, and waste-reducing options.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cheese industry in Saudi Arabia with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Cheese industry in Saudi Arabia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Cheese in Saudi Arabia report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Cheese in Saudi Arabia?
- Which are the leading brands in Cheese in Saudi Arabia?
- How are products distributed in Cheese in Saudi Arabia?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Cheese?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Saudi Arabia?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Cheese in Saudi Arabia - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growth supported by rising variety and format expansion
Almarai maintains slim leadership, while Dari’s growth is encouraging
Supermarkets retains dominance, while e-commerce accelerates
Cheese to record stable growth, driven by daily relevance and lifestyle alignment
Health-conscious younger consumers seek natural and cleaner labels
Packaging innovation and tech integration to support growth
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DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Cheese
- Spreadable Cheese
- Processed Cheese excl Spreadable
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- Packaged Hard Cheese
- Unpackaged Hard Cheese
- Soft Cheese
Cheese
This is the aggregation of hard, soft, spreadable and processed cheese (excl spreadable). Note: Non-dairy cheese substitutes are excluded from this category and tracked under plant-based cheese.
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