Middle East

While Lebanon has faced a severe economic crisis and the negative impact of the Israel-Hamas War, dairy has remained resilient due to its established place in the local diet and status as key to Lebanon’s agriculture sector. Although dairy remains…

In 2024, demand for baby food is set to continue to be negatively impacted by government regulations halting the entry of immigrants. This has led to an increase in male workers arriving without the ability to bring their families, which means there…

In 2024, value growth in dairy in Jordan is being driven partly by the rising cost of raw materials, particularly milk. An increase in tourism, more women in the workforce, and the expansion of chained supermarkets and hypermarkets is also fuelling…

Rising prices have been a key feature of the dairy products and alternatives market in Israel in 2024. Prices had already risen in the previous year, as an increase in the prices of price controlled dairy products led to an immediate rise in the…

Local production of dairy products and alternatives in Iraq is rising with government support. This increases the local availability and affordability of dairy products, but imports are needed to meet demand, especially in cheese and butter. Baby…