Middle East And Africa Frozen Food Market

Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market, By Product Type (Frozen Fruits & Vegetables, Frozen Snacks, Frozen Seafood, Frozen Meat & Poultry, Frozen Desserts, Others); By Product Category (Ready-to-Eat, Ready-to-Cook, Others); By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Channels, Others); By Country (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Rest of MEA), Trend Analysis, Competitive Landscape & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Published Date: January 2025
- Report ID: BWC25055
- Available Format: PDF
- Page: 275
Report Overview
A spurring demand for convenience foods driven by rapid urbanization and expanding middle class population of busy lifestyles and rising disposable income is expected to drive Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market during the forecast period between 2025 and 2031.Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market – Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2031
Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market size was estimated at USD 29.5 billion in 2024. During the forecast period between 2025 and 2031, Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.80% reaching a value of USD 43.4 billion by 2031. The Frozen Food Market across the countries in the Middle East and Africa region is driven by urbanization, busy lifestyles, demand for convenience, rising disposable income, growing middle-class population, and increasing preference for plant-based products. Additionally, the expanding expatriate population, improved living standards, and the availability of modern retail formats contribute to the market's growth.
Frozen Food – Overview
Frozen food refers to edible items preserved by freezing, including fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, prepared meals, and baked goods. The freezing process inhibits bacterial growth, ensuring longevity and safety while retaining nutritional content. This allows for the year-round availability of seasonal products and offers convenience for meal planning and preparation. Busy lifestyles, rising disposable incomes, and urbanization drive market growth.
Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market
Growth Drivers
Rapidly Growing Population across Expanding Urban Areas
The rapid urbanization in Middle East and Africa region has significantly contributed to the growth of the frozen food market. As more people move to urban areas, their lifestyles become busier, leading to a higher demand for convenient and time-saving food options. This shift has resulted in an increased reliance on frozen foods, which offer the convenience of quick preparation and longer shelf life. Additionally, the growing urban population has led to higher disposable incomes and a rising middle-class demographic, further boosting the demand for frozen food products.
Challenges
High Costs of Frozen Food
The high costs associated with frozen food products pose a significant restraint on the growth of Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market. These costs stem from expensive production processes, packaging, and transportation. Additionally, import duties and taxes on frozen food items further increase prices, making them less affordable for a large segment of the population. This price sensitivity limits market penetration, especially in price-conscious regions, and hinders overall growth.
Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market
Escalating geopolitical tensions in Middle East and Africa have disrupted supply chains, leading to higher costs and reduced availability of frozen food products. These tensions have also caused economic instability, affecting consumer purchasing power and demand. Additionally, trade restrictions and sanctions have further complicated the import and export of frozen foods, impacting market growth and operations.
Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market
Segmental Coverage
Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market – By Product Type
Based on product type, Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market is divided into Frozen Fruits & Vegetables, Frozen Snacks, Frozen Seafood, Frozen Meat & Poultry, Frozen Desserts, and other product types segments. The frozen meat & poultry segment is the largest product type in Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market. The segment dominates due to the high demand for convenient protein-rich food options. Consumers in the region increasingly rely on frozen meat and poultry for their longer shelf life, ease of preparation, and consistent availability, especially in areas where fresh supplies may be limited. The growth of modern retail outlets improved cold storage infrastructure, and rising urbanization further bolster this segment. Additionally, frozen meat and poultry cater to diverse culinary preferences, making them a staple in both traditional and contemporary meal preparations.
Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market – By Product Category
By product category, Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market is divided into Ready-to-Eat, Ready-to-Cook, and other product categories segments. The ready-to-cook segment is the largest product category in Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market, due the region's growing urbanization, busy lifestyles, and the increasing preference for convenient meal preparation options. Ready-to-cook frozen foods cater to consumers seeking quick and easy meal solutions while allowing for some level of customization during cooking. Popular products in this segment include frozen vegetables, meats, and partially prepared dishes. The segment's appeal is further enhanced by advancements in freezing technology, which preserves the nutritional quality and taste of food, making it a reliable and practical choice for households.
Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market – By Distribution Channel
Based on distribution channel, Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market is divided into Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Channels, and other distribution channels segments. The supermarkets/hypermarkets segment is the largest distribution channel in Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market. Retail outlets dominate due to their extensive product variety, convenient shopping experience, and widespread presence across urban and suburban regions. Supermarkets & hypermarkets cater to diverse consumer needs by offering a broad range of frozen food items, from ready-to-eat meals to frozen vegetables, in one location. Their ability to maintain consistent cold-chain storage ensures product freshness and quality, further enhancing consumer trust. Additionally, frequent promotional activities and bulk-buying options make them a preferred choice for both individual and family purchases in the region.
Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market – By Country
Geographically, Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market is divided into Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, and Rest of MEA. Saudi Arabia is the leading country in Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market, due to the Kingdom's growing urban population, busy lifestyles, and increasing preference for convenient meal solutions. Saudi Arabia’s well-established retail infrastructure, including hypermarkets and supermarkets, supports the distribution of frozen foods. Additionally, the rising influence of Western cuisines and fast-food culture further boosts the demand for frozen products. The country’s focus on food safety and the expansion of cold chain logistics also contribute to its leadership in the regional frozen food market.
Competitive Landscape
Major companies operating in Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market include General Mills Inc., Kerry Group, Nestle S.A., Kraft Heinz Company, McCain Foods Limited, American Group, Inc., Sunbulah Group, Tyson Foods, Inc., Al Kabeer Group, and Grupo Bimbo. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.
Scope of the Report
Attributes |
Details |
Years Considered |
Historical Data – 2019–2031 |
Base Year – 2024 |
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Estimated Year – 2025 |
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Forecast Period – 2025–2031 |
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Facts Covered |
Revenue in USD Billion |
Market Coverage |
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Rest of MEA |
Product/ Service Segmentation |
Product Type, Product Category, Distribution Channel, Country |
Key Players |
General Mills Inc., Kerry Group, Nestle S.A., Kraft Heinz Company, McCain Foods Limited, American Group, Inc., Sunbulah Group, Tyson Foods, Inc., Al Kabeer Group, Grupo Bimbo |
By Product Type
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Frozen Fruits & Vegetables
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Frozen Snacks
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Frozen Seafood
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Frozen Meat & Poultry
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Frozen Desserts
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Others
By Product Category
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Ready-to-Eat
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Ready-to-Cook
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Others
By Distribution Channel
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Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
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Convenience Stores
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Online Channels
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Others
By Country
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Saudi Arabia
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UAE
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Qatar
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Kuwait
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South Africa
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Nigeria
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Algeria
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Rest of MEA
- Research Framework
- Research Objective
- Product Overview
- Market Segmentation
- Executive Summary
- Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market Insights
- Industry Value Chain Analysis
- DROC Analysis
- Growth Drivers
- Increasing urban population
- Growth of supermarkets and hypermarkets
- Increased disposable income
- Restraints
- High costs of frozen food
- High costs of maintaining cold chain infrastructure
- Opportunities
- Growth of online grocery platforms
- Development of region-specific frozen food options
- Challenges
- Preference for freshly prepared meals in certain Middle Eastern and African cultures
- Lack of awareness about frozen food benefits in rural areas
- Growth Drivers
- Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
- Regulatory Framework
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- Bargaining Power of Buyers
- Threat of New Entrants
- Threat of Substitutes
- Intensity of Rivalry
- Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market: Marketing Strategies
- Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market: Pricing Analysis
- Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market Overview
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share and Forecast
- By Product Type
- Frozen Fruits & Vegetables
- Frozen Snacks
- Frozen Seafood
- Frozen Meat & Poultry
- Frozen Desserts
- Others
- By Product Category
- Ready-to-Eat
- Ready-to-Cook
- Others
- By Distribution Channel
- Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- Online Channels
- Others
- By Country
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Algeria
- Rest of MEA
- By Product Type
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Saudi Arabia Frozen Food Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Product Category
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- UAE Frozen Food Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Product Category
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Qatar Frozen Food Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Product Category
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Kuwait Frozen Food Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Product Category
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- South Africa Frozen Food Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Product Category
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Nigeria Frozen Food Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Product Category
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Algeria Frozen Food Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Product Category
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Rest of MEA Frozen Food Market
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Billion)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Product Type
- By Product Category
- By Distribution Channel
- Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Competitive Landscape
- List of Key Players and Their Offerings
- Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market Share Analysis, 2024
- Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
- Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships)
- Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market
- Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, and SWOT Analysis)
- General Mills Inc.
- Kerry Group
- Nestle S.A.
- Kraft Heinz Company
- McCain Foods Limited
- American Group, Inc.
- Sunbulah Group
- Tyson Foods, Inc.
- Al Kabeer Group
- Grupo Bimbo
- Other Prominent Players
- Key Strategic Recommendations
- Research Methodology
- Qualitative Research
- Primary & Secondary Research
- Quantitative Research
- Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
- Secondary Research
- Primary Research
- Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
- Assumptions & Limitations
- Qualitative Research
*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.
**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable
List of Figures
Figure 1 Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 2 Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 3 Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 4 Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 5 Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market Share, By Country, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 6 Saudi Arabia Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 7 Saudi Arabia Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 8 Saudi Arabia Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 9 Saudi Arabia Frozen Food Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 10 UAE Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 11 UAE Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 12 UAE Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 13 UAE Frozen Food Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 14 Qatar Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 15 Qatar Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 16 Qatar Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 17 Qatar Frozen Food Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 18 Kuwait Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 19 Kuwait Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 20 Kuwait Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 21 Kuwait Frozen Food Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 22 South Africa Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 23 South Africa Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 24 South Africa Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 25 South Africa Frozen Food Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 26 Nigeria Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Figure 27 Nigeria Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Figure 28 Nigeria Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Category, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Figure 29 Nigeria Frozen Food Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Figure 30 Algeria Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Figure 31 Algeria Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Figure 32 Algeria Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Category, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Figure 33 Algeria Frozen Food Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Figure 34 Rest of MEA Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 35 Rest of MEA Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 36 Rest of MEA Frozen Food Market Share, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Figure 37 Rest of MEA Frozen Food Market Share, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
List of Tables
Table 1 Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 2 Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 3 Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 4 Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 5 Middle East and Africa Frozen Food Market Size, By Country, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 6 Saudi Arabia Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 7 Saudi Arabia Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 8 Saudi Arabia Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 9 Saudi Arabia Frozen Food Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 10 UAE Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 11 UAE Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 12 UAE Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 13 UAE Frozen Food Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 14 Qatar Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 15 Qatar Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 16 Qatar Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 17 Qatar Frozen Food Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 18 Kuwait Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 19 Kuwait Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 20 Kuwait Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 21 Kuwait Frozen Food Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 22 South Africa Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 23 South Africa Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 24 South Africa Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 25 South Africa Frozen Food Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 26 Nigeria Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Table 27 Nigeria Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Table 28 Nigeria Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Category, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Table 29 Nigeria Frozen Food Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Table 30 Algeria Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Table 31 Algeria Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Table 32 Algeria Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Category, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Table 33 Algeria Frozen Food Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2031
Table 34 Rest of MEA Frozen Food Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 35 Rest of MEA Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Type, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 36 Rest of MEA Frozen Food Market Size, By Product Category, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 37 Rest of MEA Frozen Food Market Size, By Distribution Channel, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2031
Table 38 General Mills Inc. Company Overview
Table 39 General Mills Inc. Financial Overview
Table 40 Kerry Group Company Overview
Table 41 Kerry Group Financial Overview
Table 42 Nestle S.A. Company Overview
Table 43 Nestle S.A. Financial Overview
Table 44 Kraft Heinz Company: Company Overview
Table 45 Kraft Heinz Company Financial Overview
Table 46 McCain Foods Limited Company Overview
Table 47 McCain Foods Limited Financial Overview
Table 48 American Group, Inc. Company Overview
Table 49 American Group, Inc. Financial Overview
Table 50 Sunbulah Group Company Overview
Table 51 Sunbulah Group Financial Overview
Table 52 Tyson Foods, Inc. Company Overview
Table 53 Tyson Foods, Inc. Financial Overview
Table 54 Al Kabeer Group Company Overview
Table 55 Al Kabeer Group Financial Overview
Table 56 Grupo Bimbo Company Overview
Table 57 Grupo Bimbo Financial Overview
Market Segmentation
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