Middle East

2024 signifies a year of stability for dairy products and alternatives in the United Arab Emirates, following the effects of the pandemic and the steep inflation of previous years. Retail sales of dairy products used in cooking and baking, such as…

The market for dairy products and alternatives in Saudi Arabia is expected to see an improved performance in total volume terms in 2024. This will be supported by easing inflation and an increase in the rate of employment, which together will have a…

Qatar boasts a modern dairy industry characterised by technologically advanced dairy farms, state-of-the-art processing facilities, and a diverse range of locally produced dairy products. The country has made significant strides in achieving…

Dairy products have an established role in the daily diets of the Omani population, making demand relatively resilient. Moreover, increasingly hectic lifestyles and growth in the number of working mothers is boosting demand for packaged dairy and…

There is an intriguing dichotomy at play in dairy products and alternatives in Middle East and Africa, with value for money particularly important for many consumers given the current inflationary environment. At the same time, particularly among…

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…