COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Sahar leads, followed by Al Islami Foods
Sahar Enterprises (Al Kabeer) and Al Islami Foods maintain leadership in processed meat, seafood and meat alternatives in the United Arab Emirates, supported by their strong presence in frozen processed meat, which dominates retail volume sales. Both players offer extensive portfolios catering to diverse consumer preferences, with Al Islami particularly recognised for frozen poultry, although it ranks second to Al Kabeer in value share.
Players aim to diversify offerings with varied pack sizes and healthier options
Many players in processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat are embracing innovation in response to changing consumer preferences since the pandemic. In the United Arab Emirates, there is growing demand for convenient snacking and meal options, prompting players to adjust their packaging sizes.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat 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 Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat 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 Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat 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 Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat in United Arab Emirates?
- Which are the leading brands in Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat in United Arab Emirates?
- How are products distributed in Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat 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 Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat?
- 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?
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Health-focused reformulation, convenience and sustainability initiatives support ongoing value expansion
Growth driven by player investment in healthier product positioning
Convenience remains key to expansion
Further growth forecast with sharper focus on health and wellness
Regional plant-based meat options expand
Sustainability trend informs packaging and production practices
Sahar leads, followed by Al Islami Foods
Players aim to diversify offerings with varied pack sizes and healthier options
Hypermarkets as primary distribution channel
Discounters set to gain share within processed seafood
Staple Foods in the United Arab Emirates - Industry Overview
Essential demand, health-led innovation and channel diversification underpin positive outlook
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Staple foods benefits from essential nature of products
Health and wellness trends impact competitive dynamics
Private label expands amid rising price sensitivity
Further growth forecast for staple foods in the UAE
Innovation in line with prevailing health and sustainability concerns
Hypermarkets will remain preferred channel despite persistent expansion for e-commerce
Baked goods dominated by artisanal brands
Players focus on building consumer trust
Hypermarkets dominates distribution in 2025
Foodservice continues to benefit from tourism
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat
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- Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat
- Shelf Stable Processed Poultry
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- Chilled Processed Red Meat
- Chilled Processed Poultry
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- Frozen Processed Red Meat
- Frozen Processed Poultry
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- Shelf Stable Seafood
- Chilled Processed Seafood
- Frozen Processed Seafood
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- Chilled Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Frozen Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Shelf Stable Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Tofu and Derivatives
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat
This is the aggregation of processed meat, processed seafood and meat and seafood substitutes.
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