PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Plant-based dairy to grow steadily as health and lifestyle trends gain traction
Retail sales of plant-based dairy in Saudi Arabia are set to record a current value CAGR of 10% (2025 constant value CAGR of 8%) over the forecast period, reaching SAR81 million. The category is expected to continue its upward trajectory, driven by a growing base of health-conscious and younger consumers who are increasingly exploring dairy alternatives.
Category offers room for growth in new plant-based formats
Health trends are set to remain a key driver of growth in plant-based dairy in the coming years. As local consumer understanding of nutrition continues to mature, demand is likely to shift towards options with specific benefits, such as high protein, calcium-enriched, or probiotic plant-based products.
Sustainability and innovation to shape future development
Sustainability is expected to become a more influential theme in plant-based dairy over the forecast period, as environmental awareness gradually grows among both consumers and retailers. Players will face increasing pressure to highlight eco-friendly sourcing, reduced water usage, and the use of recyclable packaging to differentiate themselves in a competitive market.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Plant-based Dairy 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 Plant-based Dairy 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 Plant-based Dairy 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 Plant-based Dairy in Saudi Arabia?
- Which are the leading brands in Plant-based Dairy in Saudi Arabia?
- How are products distributed in Plant-based Dairy 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 Plant-based Dairy?
- 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?
Plant-Based Dairy in Saudi Arabia - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising health awareness and product variety support category growth
Leading brands expand presence through trusted lines and local innovations
Modern grocery retail dominates, while e-commerce gains momentum
Plant-based dairy to grow steadily as health and lifestyle trends gain traction
Category offers room for growth in new plant-based formats
Sustainability and innovation to shape future development
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DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Plant-based Dairy
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- Soy Drinks
- Other Plant-based Milk
- Plant-based Yoghurt
- Plant-based Cheese
Plant-based Dairy
This is the aggregation of plant-based milk, plant-based yoghurt and plant-based cheese. Please note that plant-based dairy products that are not milk, yoghurt or cheese are tracked under their core dairy categories (e.g. powder milk, margarine and spreads, coffee whiteners etc.)
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