PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further expansion expected
Drinking milk products is expected to maintain steady growth in both volume and value terms in the United Arab Emirates over the forecast period, supported by rising health consciousness, population expansion, and increasing demand for protein-enriched milk products. As consumers seek improved lifestyles and nutritional benefits, the popularity of functional dairy offerings - such as protein milk and lactose-free variants - continues to rise.
Potential for further development of protein milk
In 2025, Arla Foods introduced its protein milk range in the United Arab Emirates, marking a strategic entry into the region’s fast-growing functional dairy segment. This launch aligns with rising consumer demand for high-protein, health-oriented products, particularly amongst fitness-conscious and wellness-driven demographics.
AAFG reshaping dairy landscape
Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG), which includes Al Ain Dairy, is actively reshaping the United Arab Emirate’s dairy landscape through a comprehensive sustainability strategy that aligns with national food security and environmental goals. The group is integrating advanced technologies such as AI to optimise supply chains, reduce food waste, and enhance product innovation.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Drinking Milk Products 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 Drinking Milk Products 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 Drinking Milk Products 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 Drinking Milk Products in United Arab Emirates?
- Which are the leading brands in Drinking Milk Products in United Arab Emirates?
- How are products distributed in Drinking Milk Products 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 Drinking Milk Products?
- 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?
Drinking Milk Products in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Strong growth supported by consumer health consciousness
Broad offer underpins Almarai’s leadership
Hypermarkets continues to play key role in drinking milk products
Further expansion expected
Potential for further development of protein milk
AAFG reshaping dairy landscape
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DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Drinking Milk Products
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- Dairy Only Flavoured Milk Drinks
- Flavoured Milk Drinks with Fruit Juice
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- Fat-free Fresh Milk
- Semi Skimmed Fresh Milk
- Full Fat Fresh Milk
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- Fat-free Shelf Stable Milk
- Semi Skimmed Shelf Stable Milk
- Full Fat Shelf Stable Milk
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- Goat Milk
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- Powder Milk
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- Soy Drinks
- Other Milk Alternatives
Drinking Milk Products
This is the aggregation of flavoured milk drinks, milk and powder milk. Note: Plant-based drinking milk products should be excluded from this category and tracked under plant-based milk. Except for plant-based powder milk that should be tracked within the core dairy category of powder milk.
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