Middle East & Africa UHT milk market size was USD XX Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD XX Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 4.8% during 2023–2031. The growth of the market is attributed to rising demand for packaged milk products which provides longer shelf life and makes the product sustainable for a longer period of time.
Hypermarkets and supermarkets are considered the prime distribution channel for the Middle East & Africa region where the expansion of hypermarkets has raised prominently. Most supermarkets have a direct purchasing capacity. These supermarkets carry out crucial imports of refrigerated, dry, and dairy products. Furthermore, the regional milk market is increasingly dominated by a small number of large companies, which makes entering the market incredibly difficult, particularly with regard to business expansion.
The Covid-19 pandemic had an unpleasant impact on Middle East & Africa UHT milk market due to uneven production and supply in the market; however, the government’s steps and strategies have helped to neutralised the situation. This pandemic has encouraged the key players to implement advance technologies to overcome these challenges and expand the market growth.
Middle East & Africa UHT Milk Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
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Lack of conventional supply chain formation that demands cold storage for fresh milk spurred the demand for UHT milk and primarily driving the market growth.
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Growing demand for western packaged milk products with longer shelf life is estimated to drive the UHT milk market during the forecast period.
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Changing lifestyle as consumer’s preference and exposure to western-style food products primarily among the youth population is projected to propel the UHT milk market growth.
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The UHT milk consumption share is growing as compared to non-UHT milk consumption owing to the poor cold chain setup in the developing countries of the region.
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High price and the loss of nutritional value associated with the production process are estimated to impede the market growth.
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R&D investment and technological advancement in Middle East & Africa UHT milk market are expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the market players.
Scope of Middle East & Africa UHT Milk Market Report
The report on the Middle East & Africa UHT milk market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
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Details
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Report Title
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Middle East & Africa UHT Milk Market -Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016–2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Type (Full cream UHT milk, Low Fat UHT milk, Skimmed UHT milk, and Semi-skimmed UHT milk)
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Regional Scope
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South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Dairy Farmers Of South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Clover S.A. (Pty) Ltd, Coega Dairy, Parmalat S.p.A. and Almarai
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Middle East & Africa UHT Milk Market Segment Insights
The low fat UHT milk segment is projected to constitute a large market share
Based on type, the Middle East & Africa UHT milk market is segregated into full cream UHT milk, low fat UHT milk, skimmed UHT milk, and semi-skimmed UHT milk. The low fat UHT milk segment is expected to account for a key share of the market during the forecast period owing to increasing consumer awareness and changing demand towards healthy and nutritious milk.
Saudi Arabia is expected to dominate the market
In terms of country, the market is broadly classified as South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Rest of Middle East & Africa. The market in Saudi Arabia is anticipated to expand at a robust CAGR during the forecast period. The high concentration of youth population in this region is anticipated to boost the market growth over the coming years. Moreover, demand for UHT milk in this region is driven by high disposable income among the millennia’s and appetite for new consumption opportunities by the youth. Additionally, rising need for products that require minimal refrigeration is anticipated to fuel the market growth for the product.
Segments
The Middle East & Africa UHT milk market has been segmented on the basis of
Type
- Full cream UHT milk
- Low Fat UHT milk
- Skimmed UHT milk
- Semi-skimmed UHT milk
Country
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- Rest of Middle east & Africa
Key Companies
- Dairy farmers of South Africa (Pty) Ltd
- Clover S.A. (Pty) Ltd
- Coega Dairy
- Paramalat S.p.A
- Almaria
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the Middle East & Africa UHT milk market include Dairy Farmers Of South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Clover S.A. (Pty) Ltd, Coega Dairy, Parmalat S.p.A. and Almarai.
Some of these players are using several market strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, capacity expansion, and product launches to enhance their market shares. For instances,
In August 2017, Koita's inaugurated organic UHT milk in a suitable tetra packs with a twist cap and offering door-to-door service. The product was made from grass-fed cow milk with unique pasteurization process, which makes it taste like fresh milk with halal-certified vitamin A and D3.