PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Manufacturers launching new products in response to evolving demand
Cheese is projected to grow steadily in the United Arab Emirates over the forecast period, supported by its deep integration into both traditional Emirati dishes and international cuisines. With cheese increasingly consumed throughout the day - from breakfast to dinner - its role as a culinary staple continues to strengthen.
Focus on health and wellness continues to sharpen
Health and wellness is playing an increasingly influential role in shaping cheese consumption patterns in the United Arab Emirates. Consumers are actively seeking products that align with their dietary goals, driving demand for low-fat, organic, lactose-free, and plant-based cheese alternatives.
IQF offers notable potential
IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) cheese is gaining traction in the United Arab Emirates, driven by rising demand for convenient, ready-to-use ingredients across both foodservice and retail channels. The format’s ability to preserve taste, texture, and nutritional value while offering extended shelf life makes it particularly appealing to busy households and professional kitchens.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cheese industry in United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?
- Which are the leading brands in Cheese in United Arab Emirates?
- How are products distributed in Cheese in United Arab Emirates?
- 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 United Arab Emirates?
- 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 the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Cheese suited to both traditional and modern cuisines
Arla benefits from strength of flagship brand
Hypermarkets the dominant distribution channel
Manufacturers launching new products in response to evolving demand
Focus on health and wellness continues to sharpen
IQF offers notable potential
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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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