Cooking ingredients and meals in 2024: The big picture
In 2024, cooking ingredients and meals in the United Arab Emirates is experiencing a significant transformation, driven by evolving consumer preferences for health and convenience. As increasing numbers of consumers prioritise nutritious options, there is rising demand for organic, natural, and minimally processed ingredients.
Key trends in 2024
There is rising interest in global cuisines, prompting local consumers to experiment with new flavours and cooking techniques at home. Ethnic and specialty ingredients are becoming increasingly prevalent, reflecting a desire for culinary exploration.
Competitive landscape
The competitive landscape of cooking ingredients and meals in the United Arab Emirates remains fragmented, with various players striving to innovate their products in response to emerging trends. IFFCO Group retains its overall leadership, largely due to its strong presence in edible oils, where it boasts an extensive brand portfolio.
Channel developments
While grocery retailers such as hypermarkets and supermarkets are the leading distribution channels for cooking ingredients and meals in the local market, online grocery shopping is rapidly gaining traction in the United Arab Emirates. Local consumers are increasingly opting to buy packaged food online, drawn by the convenience of home delivery that accommodates their busy lifestyles.
What next for cooking ingredients and meals?
Sales of cooking ingredients and meals in the United Arab Emirates are projected to continue their upward trajectory over the forecast period. With an increasing number of consumers embracing healthier diets, there will be heightened interest in products that feature reduced sugar content and fewer additives.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cooking Ingredients and Meals 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.
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The Cooking Ingredients and Meals 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 Cooking Ingredients and Meals in United Arab Emirates?
- Which are the leading brands in Cooking Ingredients and Meals in United Arab Emirates?
- How are products distributed in Cooking Ingredients and Meals 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 Cooking Ingredients and Meals?
- 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?
Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the United Arab Emirates
Cooking ingredients and meals in 2024: The big picture
Key trends in 2024
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for cooking ingredients and meals?
DISCLAIMER
Edible Oils in the United Arab Emirates
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Consumers opt for edible oils perceived as healthier
IFFCO leads edible oils
IFFCO launces carbon-neutral olive oil
Health trends to drive future growth of edible oils
Increasing focus on sustainability by both players and consumers
E-commerce to boost growth of edible oils
Meals and Soups in the United Arab Emirates
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Convenience and health drive growth for meals and soups
Meal kits brand Hello Chef receives B-Corp certification
Alliance Food Company enters ready meals
Convenience and health will be major growth drivers of meals and soups
Private label set to gain further share in chilled ready meals
Sauces, Dips and Condiments in the United Arab Emirates
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Consumers gradually switch to percevied healthier sauces
Diverse population drives flavour innovation
Heinz Africa & Middle East FZO leads category due to brand loyalty
Private label sales set to further rise due to budget-conscious consumers
Local fermented pickles and sauerkraut launch in Spinneys and Waitrose
E-commerce likely to gain ground, driven by convenience
Sweet Spreads in the United Arab Emirates
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Demand for healthier sweet spreads driven by younger generations
New laboratory tests quality of honey in the United Arab Emirates
Nutella and Al Shifa retain solid lead in sweet spreads
Rise of health and wellness brands to influence future development
E-commerce to continue growing its presence in sweet spreads
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Cooking Ingredients and Meals
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- Olive Oil
- Corn Oil
- Palm Oil
- Rapeseed Oil
- Soy Oil
- Sunflower Oil
- Other Edible Oil
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- Dried Ready Meals
- Shelf Stable Ready Meals
- Chilled Ready Meals
- Frozen Ready Meals
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- Dry Soup
- Shelf Stable Soup
- Chilled Soup
- Frozen Soup
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- Chilled Pizza
- Frozen Pizza
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- Meal Kits
- Quick Recipe Kits
- Chilled Lunch Kits
- Prepared Salads
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- Liquid Stocks and Fonds
- Stock Cubes and Powders
- Gravy Cubes, Powders and Pots
- Monosodium Glutamate
- Herbs and Spices
- Tomato Pastes and Purées
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- Liquid Recipe Sauces (excl pasta sauces)
- Dry Recipe Sauces
- Pasta Sauces
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- Barbecue Sauces
- Fish Sauces
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Oyster Sauces
- Salad Dressings
- Soy Sauces
- Chili Sauces
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- Dips
- Yeast-based Spreads
- Pickled Products
- Other Sauces and Condiments
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- Honey
- Chocolate Spreads
- Jams and Preserves
- Nut and Seed Based Spreads
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