PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health and wellness trend and government initiatives provide a positive outlook
Yoghurt and sour milk products is expected to continue its upward trajectory in the United Arab Emirates over the forecast period, driven by the growing demand for health and wellness (HW) offerings and strong government support for healthier food environments. Consumers are increasingly seeking functional benefits such as gut health, immunity support, and high-protein content, prompting brands to innovate.
Supportive regulatory environment
The continued growth of yoghurt and sour milk products in the United Arab Emirates is not only a reflection of consumer demand for health and wellness (HW) options but also a result of broader systemic shifts in the food landscape. Government-led initiatives aimed at reducing lifestyle-related diseases have created a supportive regulatory environment that encourages manufacturers to innovate with nutrient-dense, functional dairy offerings.
Significant investment from market leader
Beyond product innovation, Almarai’s leadership is driven by strategic investments and technological advances. Under CEO, Abdullah Albader, the company has committed USD4.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Yoghurt and Sour 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.
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The Yoghurt and Sour 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 Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in United Arab Emirates?
- Which are the leading brands in Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in United Arab Emirates?
- How are products distributed in Yoghurt and Sour 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 Yoghurt and Sour 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?
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KEY DATA FINDINGS
Health and wellness and product innovation drive growth
Almarai to stay out in front despite share loss
Hypermarkets remains key, but players look to target health-conscious consumers more directly
Health and wellness trend and government initiatives provide a positive outlook
Supportive regulatory environment
Significant investment from market leader
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DISCLAIMER
Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
This is the aggregation of sour milk products and yoghurt. Note: Plant-based yoghurt and sour milk products should be excluded from this category and tracked under plant-based yoghurt.
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