Middle East and Africa Cheese Market Research Report - Segmented By Product, Process, Source, and Country (KSA, UAE, Israel, rest of GCC countries, South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Egypt, Sudan and Rest of MEA) - Analysis on Size, Share, Trends, & Growth Forecast from 2025 to 2033
Middle East and Africa Cheese Market Size
The Middle East and Africa cheese market size was valued at USD 4.95 billion in 2024, and the market size is expected to reach USD 6.45 billion by 2033 from USD 5.10 billion in 2025. The market's promising CAGR for the predicted period is 2.98%.
MARKET OVERVIEW
The market is showcasing evident potential in the mentioned forecasting period. The market continues to gain momentum with rapid development in the food industry. Cheese is one of the most popular food across the world because of the variety it offers. Cheese is prepared using cow milk, buffalo milk, and goat milk. However, buffalo milk consists of large amounts of fat. The majority of the cheese factories use buffalo milk the producing cheese. Cheese is a vital ingredient in the dishes of many countries.
MARKET SEGMENTATION
This Research Report on Middle East and Africa Cheese Market is segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories
By Product
- Fresh & Processed cheese
- cheese spreads
- Flavored
- specialty cheese
By Process
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
By Source
- Goat Milk Cheese
- Cow Milk Cheese
By Country
- KSA
- UAE
- Israel
- rest of the GCC countries
- South Africa
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Egypt
- Sudan
- rest of MEA
Based on geography, the Middle East and Africa markets are analyzed under the regions, namely the Middle East and Africa. The countries in this region are emerging economies and are undergoing rapid industrialization, thus showing high expected growth rates during the forecasting period.
KEY MARKET PLAYERS
Key Players In The Middle East And Africa Cheese Market are Mother Dairy, Almarai, Bega Cheese, Cady Cheese Factory, Amul, Parag Milk Foods, Hook's Cheese Company, Bel Group, Brunkow Cheese Factory, Bletsoe Cheese, Kraft, and Burnett Dairy.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.What are the major types of cheese consumed in the Middle East and Africa?
The Middle East and Africa region consume a variety of cheeses, including traditional varieties like Feta, Halloumi, Akkawi, and Labneh, as well as international types such as Cheddar, Mozzarella, Gouda, and Emmental.
2.What factors are driving the growth of the Middle East and Africa Cheese Market?
Factors driving the growth of the Middle East and Africa Cheese Market include increasing urbanization, rising disposable incomes, changing dietary habits, growing influence of Western cuisines, and the expanding foodservice sector.
3.What are the key challenges faced by the Middle East and Africa Cheese Market?
Key challenges faced by the Middle East and Africa Cheese Market include limited domestic production capacity, dependence on imports for certain cheese varieties, logistical challenges in distribution and storage, and regulatory hurdles related to food safety and labeling.
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