Report
Red Meat Market In Saudi Arabia 2025-2029
Saudi Arabia – Red Meat Market Overview (2025–2029)
The red meat market in Saudi Arabia is projected to grow by USD 1.07 billion, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2029. Market expansion is primarily driven by increasing urbanization, evolving consumer lifestyles, and rising demand for convenience-oriented and halal-certified meat products.
Key Market Drivers
Urbanization and Changing Lifestyles
The ongoing urbanization in Saudi Arabia is reshaping consumer behavior, particularly dietary preferences. Urban populations are demonstrating a greater inclination toward convenient and processed red meat products due to busy schedules and reduced time for traditional meal preparation. This shift is also supported by the expansion of the foodservice industry, including restaurants, cafes, and quick-service outlets.
Emerging Market Trends
Rising Demand for Halal Certification and Product Traceability
Given the predominantly Muslim population, the demand for halal-certified meat is substantial. Halal certification ensures that meat products comply with Islamic dietary laws, thereby fostering consumer trust. Additionally, heightened awareness of food safety and ethical sourcing is driving demand for products with clear traceability and compliance information.
Enhanced Processing Techniques for Quality and Nutrition
Advanced methods such as curing and smoking are not only extending the shelf life of red meat products but also preserving essential nutrients and enhancing flavor profiles. This facilitates the production of a wide range of processed products, including sausages, deli meats, and cured offerings, catering to diverse consumer preferences.
Market Challenges
Water Scarcity and Rising Feed Costs
The livestock sector faces challenges due to the substantial water requirements for animal hydration and feed crop irrigation. Water scarcity can negatively impact livestock health and productivity. Moreover, the high cost of animal feed, exacerbated by limited water availability, presents economic challenges for meat producers. To mitigate these issues, the industry is exploring the use of alternative, drought-resistant feed sources and agro-industrial by-products.
Distribution Channel Analysis
Dominance of the Offline Segment
Offline distribution channels, including traditional butcher shops, hypermarkets, and specialty stores, remain dominant in the Saudi red meat market. Major retail chains such as Lulu Group International offer a wide assortment of red meat products while ensuring quality assurance and consumer convenience. In addition, local meat processors and distributors play a significant role in supplying products to retail outlets and the foodservice sector.
Key Market Participants
Leading companies are focusing on strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, product innovation, and geographical expansion to strengthen their market presence.
Prominent Companies and Offerings
- Almarai Co.: Offers premium beef and lamb products.
- Almunajem Foods: Specializes in lamb cuts such as 6-way carcass, leg bone-in, and boneless.
- Halwani Bros Co.: Provides a variety of processed meats, including smoked turkey breast and beef mortadella.
- Sunbulah Group and Nashar Meat: Known for a wide range of processed meat items such as burgers, sausages, and nuggets.
Additional Noteworthy Players
Americana Foods Inc., Al Kabeer Group ME, Forsan Foods and Consumer Products Ltd., Golden Meat, Herfy Food Services Co., Savola Group, Siniora, Shahia Factory, Jaber Measam Foodstuff LLC, Lulu Group International, and Taiba Farms.
Conclusion
The red meat market in Saudi Arabia is poised for steady growth, supported by urban consumer demand for convenience, increasing emphasis on halal compliance, and advancements in meat processing. However, environmental constraints such as water scarcity and feed costs remain key challenges. Addressing these through sustainable practices will be essential for maintaining market momentum and ensuring long-term viability.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market overview
- Exhibit 01: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
- Exhibit 02: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
- Exhibit 03: Executive Summary – Chart on Country Market Characteristics
- Exhibit 04: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
- Exhibit 05: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Product
- Exhibit 06: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Type
- Exhibit 07: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning
2 Market Landscape
2.1 Market ecosystem
- Exhibit 08: Parent market
- Exhibit 09: Market Characteristics
3 Market Sizing
3.1 Market definition
- Exhibit 10: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
3.2 Market segment analysis
- Exhibit 11: Market segments
3.3 Market size 2025
3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2025-2029
- Exhibit 12: Chart on Saudi Arabia - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 13: Data Table on Saudi Arabia - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 14: Chart on Saudi Arabia: Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 15: Data Table on Saudi Arabia: Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
4 Historic Market Size
4.1 Red meat market in Saudi Arabia 2022 - 2024
- Exhibit 16: Historic Market Size – Data Table on red meat market in Saudi Arabia 2022 - 2024 ($ million)
4.2 Distribution Channel Segment Analysis 2022 - 2024
- Exhibit 17: Historic Market Size – Distribution Channel Segment 2022 - 2024 ($ million)
4.3 Product Segment Analysis 2022 - 2024
- Exhibit 18: Historic Market Size – Product Segment 2022 - 2024 ($ million)
4.4 Type Segment Analysis 2022 - 2024
- Exhibit 19: Historic Market Size – Type Segment 2022 - 2024 ($ million)
5 Five Forces Analysis
5.1 Five forces summary
- Exhibit 20: Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2025 and 2029
5.2 Bargaining power of buyers
- Exhibit 21: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2025 and 2029
5.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
- Exhibit 22: Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2029
5.4 Threat of new entrants
- Exhibit 23: Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2029
5.5 Threat of substitutes
- Exhibit 24: Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2029
5.6 Threat of rivalry
- Exhibit 25: Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2025 and 2029
5.7 Market condition
- Exhibit 26: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2025 and 2029
6 Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel
6.1 Market segments
- Exhibit 27: Chart on Distribution Channel - Market share 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 28: Data Table on Distribution Channel - Market share 2025-2029 (%)
6.2 Comparison by Distribution Channel
- Exhibit 29: Chart on Comparison by Distribution Channel
- Exhibit 30: Data Table on Comparison by Distribution Channel
6.3 Offline - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 31: Chart on Offline - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 32: Data Table on Offline - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 33: Chart on Offline - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 34: Data Table on Offline - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
6.4 Online - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 35: Chart on Online - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 36: Data Table on Online - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 37: Chart on Online - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 38: Data Table on Online - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
6.5 Market opportunity by Distribution Channel
- Exhibit 39: Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ million)
- Exhibit 40: Data Table on Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ million)
7 Market Segmentation by Product
7.1 Market segments
- Exhibit 41: Chart on Product - Market share 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 42: Data Table on Product - Market share 2025-2029 (%)
7.2 Comparison by Product
- Exhibit 43: Chart on Comparison by Product
- Exhibit 44: Data Table on Comparison by Product
7.3 Processed meat - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 45: Chart on Processed meat - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 46: Data Table on Processed meat - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 47: Chart on Processed meat - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 48: Data Table on Processed meat - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
7.4 Fresh meat - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 49: Chart on Fresh meat - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 50: Data Table on Fresh meat - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 51: Chart on Fresh meat - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 52: Data Table on Fresh meat - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
7.5 Market opportunity by Product
- Exhibit 53: Market opportunity by Product ($ million)
- Exhibit 54: Data Table on Market opportunity by Product ($ million)
8 Market Segmentation by Type
8.1 Market segments
- Exhibit 55: Chart on Type - Market share 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 56: Data Table on Type - Market share 2025-2029 (%)
8.2 Comparison by Type
- Exhibit 57: Chart on Comparison by Type
- Exhibit 58: Data Table on Comparison by Type
8.3 Beef - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 59: Chart on Beef - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 60: Data Table on Beef - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 61: Chart on Beef - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 62: Data Table on Beef - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
8.4 Mutton - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 63: Chart on Mutton - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 64: Data Table on Mutton - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 65: Chart on Mutton - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 66: Data Table on Mutton - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
8.5 Others - Market size and forecast 2025-2029
- Exhibit 67: Chart on Others - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 68: Data Table on Others - Market size and forecast 2025-2029 ($ million)
- Exhibit 69: Chart on Others - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
- Exhibit 70: Data Table on Others - Year-over-year growth 2025-2029 (%)
8.6 Market opportunity by Type
- Exhibit 71: Market opportunity by Type ($ million)
- Exhibit 72: Data Table on Market opportunity by Type ($ million)
9 Customer Landscape
9.1 Customer landscape overview
- Exhibit 73: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10.1 Market drivers
10.2 Market challenges
10.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
- Exhibit 74: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2025 and 2029
10.4 Market trends
11 Vendor Landscape
11.1 Overview
11.2 Vendor landscape
- Exhibit 75: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
11.3 Landscape disruption
- Exhibit 76: Overview on factors of disruption
11.4 Industry risks
- Exhibit 77: Impact of key risks on business
12 Vendor Analysis
12.1 Vendors covered
- Exhibit 78: Vendors covered
12.2 Market positioning of vendors
- Exhibit 79: Matrix on vendor position and classification
12.3 Almarai Co.
- Exhibit 80: Almarai Co. - Overview
- Exhibit 81: Almarai Co. - Business segments
- Exhibit 82: Almarai Co. - Key offerings
- Exhibit 83: Almarai Co. - Segment focus
12.4 Almunajem Foods
- Exhibit 84: Almunajem Foods - Overview
- Exhibit 85: Almunajem Foods - Product / Service
- Exhibit 86: Almunajem Foods - Key offerings
12.5 Americana Foods Inc
- Exhibit 87: Americana Foods Inc - Overview
- Exhibit 88: Americana Foods Inc - Product / Service
- Exhibit 89: Americana Foods Inc - Key offerings
12.6 Forsan Foods and Consumer Products Ltd.
- Exhibit 90: Forsan Foods and Consumer Products Ltd. - Overview
- Exhibit 91: Forsan Foods and Consumer Products Ltd. - Product / Service
- Exhibit 92: Forsan Foods and Consumer Products Ltd. - Key offerings
12.7 Golden Meat
- Exhibit 93: Golden Meat - Overview
- Exhibit 94: Golden Meat - Product / Service
- Exhibit 95: Golden Meat - Key offerings
12.8 Halwani Bros Co.
- Exhibit 96: Halwani Bros Co. - Overview
- Exhibit 97: Halwani Bros Co. - Product / Service
- Exhibit 98: Halwani Bros Co. - Key offerings
12.9 Herfy Food Services Co.
- Exhibit 99: Herfy Food Services Co. - Overview
- Exhibit 100: Herfy Food Services Co. - Product / Service
- Exhibit 101: Herfy Food Services Co. - Key offerings
12.10 Jaber Measam Foodstuff LLC
- Exhibit 102: Jaber Measam Foodstuff LLC - Overview
- Exhibit 103: Jaber Measam Foodstuff LLC - Product / Service
- Exhibit 104: Jaber Measam Foodstuff LLC - Key offerings
12.11 Lulu Group International
- Exhibit 105: Lulu Group International - Overview
- Exhibit 106: Lulu Group International - Product / Service
- Exhibit 107: Lulu Group International - Key offerings
12.12 Nashar Meat
- Exhibit 108: Nashar Meat - Overview
- Exhibit 109: Nashar Meat - Product / Service
- Exhibit 110: Nashar Meat - Key offerings
12.13 Savola Group
- Exhibit 111: Savola Group - Overview
- Exhibit 112: Savola Group - Product / Service
- Exhibit 113: Savola Group - Key offerings
12.14 Shahia Factory
- Exhibit 114: Shahia Factory - Overview
- Exhibit 115: Shahia Factory - Product / Service
- Exhibit 116: Shahia Factory - Key offerings
12.15 Siniora
- Exhibit 117: Siniora - Overview
- Exhibit 118: Siniora - Product / Service
- Exhibit 119: Siniora - Key offerings
12.16 Sunbulah Group
- Exhibit 120: Sunbulah Group - Overview
- Exhibit 121: Sunbulah Group - Product / Service
Research Methodology
All our research reports employ a mixed-methods approach, leveraging both primary and secondary research techniques to develop a comprehensive and well-informed analysis. The methodology ensures a balanced perspective by combining data-driven insights with expert opinions.
1. Secondary Research
Secondary research formed the foundation of the study, offering a contextual understanding of the market landscape, historical trends, and existing data. This phase involved gathering and analyzing information from:
- Industry reports and whitepapers (e.g., McKinsey, Deloitte, Statista)
- Academic journals and case studies
- Company reports, investor presentations, and press releases
- Government databases and regulatory publications
- Trade publications, industry blogs, and news articles
2. Primary Research
To validate and complement secondary findings, extensive primary research was conducted. This included both quantitative data collection and qualitative insights, particularly through expert consultations.
a. Expert Consultations (Qualitative Primary Research)
In-depth interviews were conducted with a wide range of industry stakeholders, including:
- Industry experts and consultants
- Senior executives and decision-makers
- Product managers and supply chain professionals
- Academic researchers and analysts
b. Surveys and Questionnaires (Quantitative Primary Research)
Structured surveys were distributed among:
- End-users/consumers
- Retailers and distributors
- Business-to-business (B2B) buyers
3. Data Validation and Triangulation
Findings from secondary and primary sources were cross-validated through data triangulation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability. This process involved comparing insights from different sources and reconciling discrepancies through expert feedback.
4. Analytical Tools and Frameworks
Various analytical models were applied to interpret the collected data:
- SWOT Analysis for understanding strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
- Porter’s Five Forces to assess market competitiveness
- PESTLE Analysis to evaluate external macroeconomic influences
- Forecasting Models using historical data trends and regression analysis
Conclusion
The combination of comprehensive secondary research and robust primary data collection—enhanced by expert consultations—ensured the development of a well-rounded and in-depth analysis. This approach enables strategic decision-making backed by both empirical evidence and industry expertise.
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