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Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat in Saudi Arabia

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  • 23 Pages
  • November 2025
  • Region: Saudi Arabia
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567429
Sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat continue to see strong growth in 2025. Products such as frozen processed poultry and shelf stable tuna remain key components of Saudi mealtimes, offering a good source of protein, convenience and affordability. Supermarkets and small local grocers continue to lead sales but e-commerce is taking on a greater role as the country’s online infrastructure improves.

This report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2020-2025, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Meat and Seafood Substitutes, Processed Meat, Processed Seafood, Tofu and Derivatives.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales continue to rise thanks to the key role of poultry and tuna in the Saudi diet
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Processed meat and seafood remain a key feature of Saudi meals
  • Frozen processed poultry successfully taps into local consumption habits
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Sales will rise, led by poultry and shelf stable seafood
  • Health focus shifts to cleaner labels and lighter seasonings
  • Local supply and cold-chain upgrades should boost sales and online availability
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • National Food Co leads
  • Tanmiah benefiting from investment in expanding its production capacity
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets lead thanks to a wide offer and frequent promotions
  • Trust in e-commerce grows fuelling online sales
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 2 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 3 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 4 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 5 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 6 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 7 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 8 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 9 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 10 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 11 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 12 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 13 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 14 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERSTAPLE FOODS IN SAUDI ARABIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Despite ongoing price sensitivity demand for staple foods remains robust
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Sales see steady growth with little change in consumer purchasing behaviour
  • Value remains the key consideration in many purchasing decisions
  • Saudisation policy favouring local production
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Key staples will remain at the heart of the market
  • Competition set to intensify as the market evolves
  • Distribution landscape shifting towards an omnichannel approach
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Artisanal baked goods lead the market
  • Competition remains lively as players invest in production improvements and marketing
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets and hypermarkets dominate sales
  • Discounters and e-commerce carving out a share in the market
MARKET DATA
  • Table 15 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 16 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 17 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 18 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 21 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 22 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 24 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 25 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 26 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources