Saudi Arabia Goat Meat and Cheese Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Saudi Arabia Goat Meat and Cheese Market Outlook

The Saudi Arabia goat meat and cheese market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% in the forecast period of 2024-2032. The market is being propelled by the rising health consciousness and the increasing demand for protein-rich food in Saudi Arabia.

Key Trends in the Market

Goat meat is derived mainly from domesticated goats and has a strong gamey flavour whereas goat cheese is derived from goat milk and has a creamy, semi-soft texture. These products are excellent sources of protein, vitamins, and minerals, and provide several health benefits.

• Increased demand for nutritional foods due to rising health consciousness is one of the crucial Saudi Arabia goat meat and cheese market trends. Goat meat offers a healthy alternative to red meat as it contains low cholesterol and is a rich source of protein with fewer calories. Similarly, goat cheese contains low lactose levels and is easier to digest compared to cow cheese.

• Growing focus on animal welfare in the country encourages goat farmers to humanely treat goats, offer them organic feed free of any chemicals and pesticides, and provide them regular checkups, rotational grazing, gentle milking practice, and ethical breeding procedures. The rising demand for organic goat meat and cheese sourced from grass-fed and ethically raised goats is further fuelling this trend.

• Market players in Saudi Arabia are adopting clean labelling in meat and cheese production by replacing harmful food additives with natural ingredients to decrease health-related issues, providing impetus to the Saudi Arabia goat meat and cheese market growth.

Market Analysis

Based on type, the market is divided into goat meat and goat cheese. The goat meat segment is further classified based on type into fresh, chilled, and frozen, whereas the goat cheese segment is categorised based on type into log/roll, crumbled, and chunk. The Saudi Arabia goat meat and cheese market segmentation, on the basis of distribution channel, includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, speciality stores, and online, among others.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Saudi Arabia goat meat and cheese market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Lactalis International  

• Delamere Dairy Ltd.  

• Saputo Cheese USA Inc.  

• Majid Al Futtaim Holding (Carrefour)  

• GoldenMeat Co.  

• Others

Market Share by Type

As per the Saudi Arabia goat meat and cheese market analysis, the demand for goat meat is significantly rising owing to its several health benefits such as the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and promotion of muscular health, among others. Goat meat is also one of the widely used ingredients in Middle Eastern cuisine. Additionally, the robust growth of goat farming in Saudi Arabia due to the appropriate climate conditions for goat rearing and low investments aids the segment’s growth.

Market Share by Distribution Channel

Supermarkets and hypermarkets occupy a substantial portion of the Saudi Arabia goat meat and cheese market share due to the easy accessibility of a wide range of goat meat and cheese products. Furthermore, the growing availability of fresh stock of meat and milk-based products and attractive discounts and offers attract a large number of customers in these channels. Moreover, supermarkets and hypermarkets are increasingly offering halal-certified goat meat and cheese, which boosts their popularity among Muslim consumers.

Competitive Landscape

Lactalis International, founded in 1933, is a multinational dairy products provider, based in Choisy-le-Roi, Ile-de-France, France. Its product catalogue includes milk, cheese, butter, yoghurt, and plant-based drinks, among others.

Delamere Dairy Ltd. Is a producer of goat milk and other dairy products, incorporated in 1985 and headquartered in Knutsford, the United Kingdom. The company focuses on animal welfare by providing a nutritious diet to its goats.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc., established in 1954, is a dairy product brand, with its headquarters in Quebec, Canada. It provides superior-quality milk, cheese, and other dairy products to its consumers.

Other Saudi Arabia goat meat and cheese market players include Majid Al Futtaim Holding (Carrefour), and GoldenMeat Co., among others.

Key Highlights of the Report