Dublin, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "United Arab Emirates Red Meat Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The United Arab Emirates Red Meat market is expected to reach US$ 857.21 billion by 2033 from US$ 762.24 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 1.32% from 2025 to 2033. Growing urbanization, high tourism, a rich culinary culture, government support for food security, shifting dietary preferences, and rising demand for premium, halal, and sustainably sourced meat products are the main drivers of the UAE's red meat business.
Increasing Population and Urbanization
Both natural population growth and the flood of foreigners drawn to the UAE by its booming economy have contributed to the country's steady population growth. As more people need food to meet their dietary demands, the demand for red meat products has increased as a result of this demographic development. Another important factor influencing shifting purchasing patterns is urbanization. As more individuals relocate to urban areas, their lifestyles change and their disposable income rises, giving them more access to high-end foods like red meat. Additionally, people in cities prefer to eat a wider variety of foods, which increases the consumption of red meats like beef, lamb, and specialty cuts, which propels market expansion.
Culinary Diversity and Tourism
The UAE's red meat market has been significantly impacted by its status as a top international travel destination. Many of the varied culinary tastes brought forth by the inflow of foreign visitors involve red meat. The UAE is a cosmopolitan center with a sizable expat population that contributes their own eating customs and tastes, increasing demand for a broad range of meat products, including specialty and premium cuts from many countries. Additionally, tourists frequently look for both foreign and local Middle Eastern red meat options, which gives local suppliers and importers the chance to satisfy changing customer expectations and grow the red meat business.
Shifting Consumer Preferences
High-quality red meat is becoming more and more popular among UAE consumers, who particularly like premium cuts like lamb and beef. As customers become more conscious of sustainability, ethical sourcing, and food quality, they are becoming pickier about the meat they buy. Meat that satisfies certain requirements, such as halal certification, which is in line with the religious and cultural customs of the majority Muslim population, is becoming more and more in demand. Demand for sustainably and ethically produced beef is rising as a result of consumers' growing interest in items with ethical sourcing. In order to accommodate these shifting tastes, manufacturers and merchants are modifying their products, which helps the market grow and become more streamlined.
Dependency on Imports
The market for red meat in the United Arab Emirates is largely dependent on imports because local output is very low because of the country's severe climate and scarcity of agricultural land. The majority of the demand is met by major suppliers including Australia, Brazil, and New Zealand. But because of its reliance on foreign markets, the UAE is susceptible to changes in global supply chains, unstable geopolitical conditions, and possible trade restrictions. The consistent supply of red meat may be disrupted by events like natural catastrophes, trade restrictions, or economic difficulties in exporting nations, which could result in shortages. Furthermore, price increases from these nations may raise expenses for both merchants and customers, increasing market susceptibility to outside shocks and compromising long-term price stability.
Rising Meat Prices
Red meat prices have significantly increased in the United Arab Emirates due to global variables such growing feed costs, shifting fuel prices, and the effects of climate change. Customers pay more for beef products as a result of these increased expenses, which strain household budgets. These price increases put retailers' ability to maintain profitability while maintaining competitive prices in jeopardy. In order to control expenses, some customers might look for less expensive protein substitutes, such as chicken or plant-based solutions. The sector may find it challenging to sustain steady development if the rising cost of red meat slows consumption and dampens demand, especially among price-sensitive demographics.
Production will be boosted by the adoption of measures to improve cattle commercialization
Between 2021 and 2022, the UAE's beef production increased at a rate of 4.98%. The main cause of the increase in supply is the rise in the quantity of cattle and buffaloes that are killed for meat. In the United Arab Emirates, 74,638 cow heads were killed for beef production in 2020; this number rose by 2.94% to 76,833 cattle heads in 2021. The nation has reduced its imports of live cattle as a result of the rise in domestic output. The trade value of live cattle imports in 2021 was USD 5.88 million, a 65.7% drop from USD 17.756 million in 2020.
The import of premium beef kinds from other nations, which are priced 150% to 180% higher than average quality, is making it harder for local cattle farmers to compete. For several things, UAE consumers are renowned for placing a higher value on quality than price. Because of their significantly increased customer demand, the UAE's food service industry is willing to pay a premium price for these imports.
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Key Attributes
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2033 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2024 | $762.24 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2033 | $857.21 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 1.3% |
| Regions Covered | United Arab Emirates |
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction
2. Research & Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamic
4.1 Growth Drivers
4.2 Challenges
5. United Arab Emirates Red Meat Market
6. Market Share Analysis
6.1 By Type
6.2 By Form
6.3 By Distribution Channel
7. Type
7.1 Lamb
7.2 Beef
7.3 Pork
7.4 Mutton
7.5 Others
8. Form
8.1 Canned
8.2 Fresh / Chilled
8.3 Frozen
8.4 Processed
9. Distribution Channel
9.1 Convenience Stores
9.2 Online Channel
9.3 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
9.4 Others
10. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
10.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
10.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
10.3 Degree of Competition
10.4 Threat of New Entrants
10.5 Threat of Substitutes
11. SWOT Analysis
11.1 Strength
11.2 Weakness
11.3 Opportunity
11.4 Threats
12. Key Players Analysis
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