Saudi Arabia - Food Retail Market by Distribution Channel, Packaging and Product - Forecast and Analysis 2024-2028

Published: Feb 2024 Pages: 150 SKU: IRTNTR77438

Saudi Arabia Food Retail Market 2024-2028

The Saudi Arabia food retail market size is forecast to increase by USD 16.37 billion, at a CAGR of 5.67% between 2023 and 2028. 

The several factors play a crucial role in the market's growth, such as the expansion of hypermarkets and supermarkets in Saudi Arabia, the growing e-commerce industry in Saudi Arabia, and the increasing investment in the food industry in Saudi Arabia. The report provides market size, historical data spanning from 2018 - 2022, and future projections, all presented in terms of value in USD billion for each of the mentioned segments.

What will be the Size of the Market During the Forecast Period?

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Market Key Drivers, Trends and Challenges

Our researchers analyzed the data with 2023 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.

Key Market Driver

One of the key factors driving the market growth is the increasing investment in food industry in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has a rapidly increasing population, which fuels the demand for food products.  In addition, the Saudi government has implemented various initiatives to support the food industry, comprising investments in agricultural development, food processing infrastructure, and food security programs.  For instance, Saudi Arabia is expecting to gain investments of around USD 18 billion to USD 20 billion in the food industry by 2035.

Moreover, these initiatives aim to reduce dependency on food imports, stimulate domestic food production, and create employment opportunities in the sector. In addition, both domestic and international companies have invested in the food industry in Saudi Arabia, leading to the expansion of food processing facilities, retail outlets, and food service establishments. Hence, such factors are positively impacting the market. Therefore, it is expected to drive the regional market growth during the forecast period.

Key Market Trends

A key factor shaping the market growth is the rising growth of tourism and hospitality sector. As per the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), in 2023, Saudi Arabia ranked second globally in tourist arrival. In addition, tourism in Saudi Arabia booms with a 58% growth in 2023 in tourist arrivals compared with the same period in 2019.  Furthermore, as the tourism industry grows, there is a corresponding increase in the number of visitors to Saudi Arabia.

Moreover, these tourists require food and beverage options during their stay, creating a surge in demand for dining establishments, cafes, and food retail outlets. In addition, tourists visiting Saudi Arabia often seek out diverse culinary experiences, including traditional Saudi cuisine, as well as international and fusion cuisines. Furthermore, this high demand for a variety of food options drives the growth of the food retail sector, encouraging the establishment of new restaurants, cafes, and specialty food shops. hence, such factors are driving the market growth during the forecast period.

Major Market Challenge

Changing consumer preferences in Saudi Arabia are one of the key challenges hindering the market growth. The changing consumer preferences in Saudi Arabia is influenced by factors including health consciousness, sustainability, and convenience,can pose as major retailers in meeting shifting demands. In addition, maintaining consistent quality across a wide range of food products is a challenge for retailers, particularly for perishable items such as fresh produce, meat, and dairy.

Moreover, implementing robust quality control measures, monitoring product freshness, and minimizing waste are essential for preserving product quality and customer satisfaction. In addition, the Saudi Arabian population prefers fresh, homemade meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Furthermore, there is a strong cultural preference for fresh and unprocessed foods, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and meats. Hence, such factors are hindering the regional market growth during the forecast period.

Market Customer Landscape

The market forecasting report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their market growth analysis strategies.

 Customer Landscape

Who are the Major Market Companies?

Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co: The company offers food retail with the highest standards of quality and food safety and against affordable prices on time, in a manner that achieves the objectives and the customer satisfaction.

The market research and growth report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 20 market companies, including:

  • Al Dabbagh Group
  • Al Jazera
  • Al Raya
  • AL SADHAN
  • Amazon.com Inc.
  • Astra Markets
  • Bindawood Holding
  • Carrefour SA
  • Hermas
  • Jeddah Central Markets Co.
  • Lulu Group International
  • Manuel Supermarket
  • Nahada
  • Nana
  • One Meem
  • Savola Group
  • SPAR Group Inc.
  • Speedy
  • Tamimi Markets

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.

What is the Largest-Growing Segments in the Market?

The offline segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Saudi Arabian consumers often emphasize traditional shopping experiences, comprising visiting physical stores to purchase groceries and food items. In addition, the cultural significance of traditional markets (souks) and local grocery stores remains strong, contributing to the growth of offline food retail. Furthermore, many consumers prefer to personally select fresh produce, meats, and other perishable items such as fruits and vegetables, which is more easily done through offline shopping.

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The offline segment was the largest segment and was valued at USD 38.59 billion in 2018. Moreover, physical stores allow consumers to assess the quality, freshness, and appearance of products before making a purchase. In addition, as more people move to cities and urban areas, the demand for large-format retail stores such as hypermarkets increases to cater to the needs of urban consumers. Furthermore, the opening of new hypermarkets is often driven by competition and market dynamics as retailers seek to expand their footprint and capture a larger share of the market. Hence, such factors are fuelling the growth of this segment which in turn drives the market growth during the forecast period.

Segment Overview

The market report forecasts market growth by revenue and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2018 to 2028. 

  • Distribution Channel Outlook 
    • Offline
    • Online
  • Packaging Outlook 
    • Flexible
    • Semi-rigid
    • Rigid
  • Product Outlook 
    • Meat and poultry
    • Fruits and vegetables
    • Cereals
    • Dairy
    • Beverages and others

Market Scope

Report Coverage

Details

Page number

150

Base year

2023

Historic period

2018 - 2022

Forecast period

2024-2028

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 5.67%

Market growth 2024-2028

USD 16.37 billion

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2023-2024(%)

5.3

Regional analysis

Saudi Arabia

Performing market contribution

Middle East and Africa at 100%

Key countries

Saudi Arabia and MEA

Competitive landscape

Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks

Key companies profiled

Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co., Al Dabbagh Group, Al Jazera, Al Raya, AL SADHAN, Amazon.com Inc., Astra Markets, Bindawood Holding, Carrefour SA, Hermas, Jeddah Central Markets Co., Lulu Group International, Manuel Supermarket, Nahada, Nana, One Meem, Savola Group, SPAR Group Inc., Speedy, and Tamimi Markets

Market dynamics

Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for the forecast period.

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What are the Key Data Covered in this Market Research Report?

  • CAGR of the market during the forecast period
  • Detailed information on factors that will drive the market growth and forecasting between 2024 and 2028
  • Precise estimation of the size of the market  size and its contribution of the market in focus to the parent market
  • Accurate predictions about upcoming market growth and trends and changes in consumer behaviour
  • Growth of the market industry across Saudi Arabia
  • Thorough analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information about companies
  • Comprehensive analysis of factors that will challenge the growth of market companies

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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 Packaging
    • Exhibit 06: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Product
    • 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 2023
    • 3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2023-2028
      • Exhibit 12: Chart on Saudi Arabia - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 13: Data Table on Saudi Arabia - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 14: Chart on Saudi Arabia: Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Exhibit 15: Data Table on Saudi Arabia: Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)

    4 Historic Market Size

    • 4.1 Food retail market in Saudi Arabia 2018 - 2022
      • Exhibit 16: Historic Market Size – Data Table on food retail market in saudi Arabia 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)
    • 4.2 Distribution Channel Segment Analysis 2018 - 2022
      • Exhibit 17: Historic Market Size – Distribution Channel Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)
    • 4.3 Packaging Segment Analysis 2018 - 2022
      • Exhibit 18: Historic Market Size – Packaging Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)
    • 4.4 Product Segment Analysis 2018 - 2022
      • Exhibit 19: Historic Market Size – Product Segment 2018 - 2022 ($ billion)

    5 Five Forces Analysis

    • 5.1 Five forces summary
      • Exhibit 20: Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2023 and 2028
    • 5.2 Bargaining power of buyers
      • Exhibit 21: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2023 and 2028
    • 5.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
      • Exhibit 22: Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
    • 5.4 Threat of new entrants
      • Exhibit 23: Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
    • 5.5 Threat of substitutes
      • Exhibit 24: Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
    • 5.6 Threat of rivalry
      • Exhibit 25: Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2023 and 2028
    • 5.7 Market condition
      • Exhibit 26: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2023 and 2028

    6 Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel

    • 6.1 Market segments
      • Exhibit 27: Chart on Distribution Channel - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
      • Exhibit 28: Data Table on Distribution Channel - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
    • 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 2023-2028
      • Exhibit 31: Chart on Offline - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 32: Data Table on Offline - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 33: Chart on Offline - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Exhibit 34: Data Table on Offline - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • 6.4 Online - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Exhibit 35: Chart on Online - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 36: Data Table on Online - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 37: Chart on Online - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Exhibit 38: Data Table on Online - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • 6.5 Market opportunity by Distribution Channel
      • Exhibit 39: Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 40: Data Table on Market opportunity by Distribution Channel ($ billion)

    7 Market Segmentation by Packaging

    • 7.1 Market segments
      • Exhibit 41: Chart on Packaging - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
      • Exhibit 42: Data Table on Packaging - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
    • 7.2 Comparison by Packaging
      • Exhibit 43: Chart on Comparison by Packaging
      • Exhibit 44: Data Table on Comparison by Packaging
    • 7.3 Flexible - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Exhibit 45: Chart on Flexible - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 46: Data Table on Flexible - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 47: Chart on Flexible - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Exhibit 48: Data Table on Flexible - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • 7.4 Semi-rigid - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Exhibit 49: Chart on Semi-rigid - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 50: Data Table on Semi-rigid - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 51: Chart on Semi-rigid - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Exhibit 52: Data Table on Semi-rigid - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • 7.5 Rigid - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Exhibit 53: Chart on Rigid - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 54: Data Table on Rigid - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 55: Chart on Rigid - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Exhibit 56: Data Table on Rigid - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • 7.6 Market opportunity by Packaging
      • Exhibit 57: Market opportunity by Packaging ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 58: Data Table on Market opportunity by Packaging ($ billion)

    8 Market Segmentation by Product

    • 8.1 Market segments
      • Exhibit 59: Chart on Product - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
      • Exhibit 60: Data Table on Product - Market share 2023-2028 (%)
    • 8.2 Comparison by Product
      • Exhibit 61: Chart on Comparison by Product
      • Exhibit 62: Data Table on Comparison by Product
    • 8.3 Meat and poultry - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Exhibit 63: Chart on Meat and poultry - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 64: Data Table on Meat and poultry - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 65: Chart on Meat and poultry - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Exhibit 66: Data Table on Meat and poultry - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • 8.4 Fruits and vegetables - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Exhibit 67: Chart on Fruits and vegetables - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 68: Data Table on Fruits and vegetables - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 69: Chart on Fruits and vegetables - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Exhibit 70: Data Table on Fruits and vegetables - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • 8.5 Cereals - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Exhibit 71: Chart on Cereals - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 72: Data Table on Cereals - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 73: Chart on Cereals - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Exhibit 74: Data Table on Cereals - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • 8.6 Dairy - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Exhibit 75: Chart on Dairy - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 76: Data Table on Dairy - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 77: Chart on Dairy - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Exhibit 78: Data Table on Dairy - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • 8.7 Beverages and others - Market size and forecast 2023-2028
      • Exhibit 79: Chart on Beverages and others - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 80: Data Table on Beverages and others - Market size and forecast 2023-2028 ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 81: Chart on Beverages and others - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
      • Exhibit 82: Data Table on Beverages and others - Year-over-year growth 2023-2028 (%)
    • 8.8 Market opportunity by Product
      • Exhibit 83: Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)
      • Exhibit 84: Data Table on Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)

    9 Customer Landscape

    • 9.1 Customer landscape overview
      • Exhibit 85: 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 86: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2023 and 2028
        • 10.4 Market trends

          11 Vendor Landscape

          • 11.1 Overview
            • 11.2 Vendor landscape
              • Exhibit 87: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
            • 11.3 Landscape disruption
              • Exhibit 88: Overview on factors of disruption
            • 11.4 Industry risks
              • Exhibit 89: Impact of key risks on business

            12 Vendor Analysis

            • 12.1 Vendors covered
              • Exhibit 90: Vendors covered
            • 12.2 Market positioning of vendors
              • Exhibit 91: Matrix on vendor position and classification
            • 12.3 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co.
              • Exhibit 92: Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co. - Overview
              • Exhibit 93: Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co. - Business segments
              • Exhibit 94: Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co. - Key offerings
              • Exhibit 95: Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Co. - Segment focus
            • 12.4 Al Dabbagh Group
              • Exhibit 96: Al Dabbagh Group - Overview
              • Exhibit 97: Al Dabbagh Group - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 98: Al Dabbagh Group - Key offerings
            • 12.5 Al Jazera
              • Exhibit 99: Al Jazera - Overview
              • Exhibit 100: Al Jazera - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 101: Al Jazera - Key offerings
            • 12.6 Al Raya
              • Exhibit 102: Al Raya - Overview
              • Exhibit 103: Al Raya - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 104: Al Raya - Key offerings
            • 12.7 AL SADHAN
              • Exhibit 105: AL SADHAN - Overview
              • Exhibit 106: AL SADHAN - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 107: AL SADHAN - Key offerings
            • 12.8 Astra Markets
              • Exhibit 108: Astra Markets - Overview
              • Exhibit 109: Astra Markets - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 110: Astra Markets - Key offerings
            • 12.9 Bindawood Holding
              • Exhibit 111: Bindawood Holding - Overview
              • Exhibit 112: Bindawood Holding - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 113: Bindawood Holding - Key offerings
            • 12.10 Carrefour SA
              • Exhibit 114: Carrefour SA - Overview
              • Exhibit 115: Carrefour SA - Business segments
              • Exhibit 116: Carrefour SA - Key offerings
              • Exhibit 117: Carrefour SA - Segment focus
            • 12.11 Hermas
              • Exhibit 118: Hermas - Overview
              • Exhibit 119: Hermas - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 120: Hermas - Key offerings
            • 12.12 Lulu Group International
              • Exhibit 121: Lulu Group International - Overview
              • Exhibit 122: Lulu Group International - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 123: Lulu Group International - Key offerings
            • 12.13 Manuel Supermarket
              • Exhibit 124: Manuel Supermarket - Overview
              • Exhibit 125: Manuel Supermarket - Key offerings
            • 12.14 One Meem
              • Exhibit 126: One Meem - Overview
              • Exhibit 127: One Meem - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 128: One Meem - Key offerings
            • 12.15 Savola Group
              • Exhibit 129: Savola Group - Overview
              • Exhibit 130: Savola Group - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 131: Savola Group - Key offerings
            • 12.16 SPAR Group Inc.
              • Exhibit 132: SPAR Group Inc. - Overview
              • Exhibit 133: SPAR Group Inc. - Business segments
              • Exhibit 134: SPAR Group Inc. - Key offerings
              • Exhibit 135: SPAR Group Inc. - Segment focus
            • 12.17 Tamimi Markets
              • Exhibit 136: Tamimi Markets - Overview
              • Exhibit 137: Tamimi Markets - Product / Service
              • Exhibit 138: Tamimi Markets - Key offerings

            13 Appendix

            • 13.1 Scope of the report
              • 13.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist
                • Exhibit 139: Inclusions checklist
                • Exhibit 140: Exclusions checklist
              • 13.3 Currency conversion rates for US$
                • Exhibit 141: Currency conversion rates for US$
              • 13.4 Research methodology
                • Exhibit 142: Research methodology
                • Exhibit 143: Validation techniques employed for market sizing
                • Exhibit 144: Information sources
              • 13.5 List of abbreviations
                • Exhibit 145: List of abbreviations

              Research Framework

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              INFORMATION SOURCES

              Primary sources

              • Manufacturers and suppliers
              • Channel partners
              • Industry experts
              • Strategic decision makers

              Secondary sources

              • Industry journals and periodicals
              • Government data
              • Financial reports of key industry players
              • Historical data
              • Press releases

              DATA ANALYSIS

              Data Synthesis

              • Collation of data
              • Estimation of key figures
              • Analysis of derived insights

              Data Validation

              • Triangulation with data models
              • Reference against proprietary databases
              • Corroboration with industry experts

              REPORT WRITING

              Qualitative

              • Market drivers
              • Market challenges
              • Market trends
              • Five forces analysis

              Quantitative

              • Market size and forecast
              • Market segmentation
              • Geographical insights
              • Competitive landscape

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