Food and beverage establishment share in the GCC by category 2015
In 2015, there were about
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GCC food industry overview
The food and beverage sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states is expected to continue to grow with Saudi Arabia alone accounting for
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Growth in disposable income among consumers has led to their attitudes changing towards food. Coupled with higher health awareness, due to the increasing incidence of chronic diseases in the GCC, there has been a larger demand for healthy food. Food and beverage establishments now increasingly adopt health and wellness trends in their menus offering organic and allergen-free items. UAE’s food sector, for example, has witnessed growth with quality food a key driver and health-consciousness a key trend.
Saudi food industry
Saudi Arabia’s food and beverage industry is the largest in the Middle East. The industry is also of high importance to its economy as it accounts for a significant portion of the country’s GDP. The highest growth rate of the food delivery service industry in 2020 was in Saudi Arabia at more than Log in or register to access precise data. Log in or register to access precise data.
Along with Saudi Arabia’s large young population with high disposable incomes, the current expansion of the tourism and entertainment industries is expected to result in a huge shift in the retail and food and beverage sectors. Trends that are set to lead the way in Saudi Arabia include emphasis on overall experience, healthy and sustainable eating, and ‘home grown’ brands.
