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Health and Wellness in Saudi Arabia

Published Jan 12, 2026
Length 55 Pages
SKU # EP20773197

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Health and wellness continued to strengthen its role across Saudi Arabia’s food and beverage industry in 2024, as consumers increasingly reassessed everyday dietary choices in response to persistently high obesity and diabetes rates. Rather than adopting restrictive diets, consumers showed a clear preference for moderation, ingredient transparency and functional benefits that could be integrated into daily routines. This supported sustained demand for natural, reduced sugar, fortified and free-f...

Euromonitor International's Health and Wellness in Saudi Arabia report tracks the developments of health-associated product types and the healthy-option positioning of competing brands across different food sectors. It provides the latest retail sales data 2021-2025, allowing you to compare health and wellness categories with each other or in the context of the total market for a sector. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market- be they new product developments, legislative context or lifestyle influences. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals, HW Dairy Products and Alternatives, HW Hot Drinks, HW Snacks, HW Soft Drinks, HW Staple Foods.

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

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55 Pages
Health and Wellness in Saudi Arabia
Euromonitor International
January 2026
List Of Contents And Tables
HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN SAUDI ARABIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Health-led moderation reshapes everyday consumption
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Sugar reduction and metabolic health drive reformulation
Natural, clean-label and functional cues strengthen trust
WHAT’S NEXT
Functional nutrition and clean-label positioning underpin future growth
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
HW HOT DRINKS IN SAUDI ARABIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Natural positioning broadens beyond “clean label” into functional wellness
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Wellness-led premiumisation deepens across tea and coffee
Natural stays central as sugar reduction and clean-label expectations rise
Vegetarian remains marginal as most hot drinks are inherently suitable
WHAT’S NEXT
Functional naturalness and sugar reduction are set to shape innovation
Natural should outperform as clean-label expectations become standard
Vegetarian is likely to remain a low-impact claim in hot drinks
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 2 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 3 Company Shares of Organic Hot Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 4 Company Shares of Natural Hot Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 5 Company Shares of Gluten Free Hot Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Hot Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 7 Company Shares of No Allergens Hot Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
HW SOFT DRINKS IN SAUDI ARABIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Better-for-you choices strengthen as sugar scrutiny reshapes soft drinks
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Sugar avoidance and hydration-first habits accelerate healthier choices
Natural cues gain relevance through clean labels and premium water adjacency
Low salt positioning strengthens in water as wellness broadens beyond sugar
WHAT’S NEXT
Health-led reformulation and functional hydration will define the next phase
Natural is expected to strengthen as clean label becomes a baseline expectation
Low salt will benefit from preventive health focus and premium hydration cues
CATEGORY DATA
Table 10 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 11 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 12 Company Shares of No Sugar Soft Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 13 Company Shares of Energy Boosting Soft Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 14 Company Shares of Natural Soft Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 15 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Soft Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 16 Company Shares of Gluten Free Soft Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
HW SNACKS IN SAUDI ARABIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Health awareness reshapes everyday snacking choices
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Health-driven reformulation expands across snack categories
Natural positioning strengthens trust and everyday appeal
Gluten free gains momentum beyond medical necessity
WHAT’S NEXT
Protein, sugar reduction and functional benefits gain importance
Natural evolves into a baseline expectation
Gluten free continues to broaden its consumer base
CATEGORY DATA
Table 19 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 20 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 21 Company Shares of Gluten Free Snacks (Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 22 Company Shares of Vegetarian Snacks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 23 Company Shares of Organic Snacks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 24 Company Shares of Vegan Snacks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 25 Company Shares of No Allergens Snacks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
HW DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN SAUDI ARABIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Health-driven fortification and premiumisation gain momentum
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Health-focused reformulation shapes core dairy consumption
Good source of minerals supports everyday functional nutrition
Vitamin fortification gains traction across mainstream dairy
WHAT’S NEXT
Functional nutrition and premiumisation drive category evolution
Good source of minerals remains a core health pillar
Vitamin fortification expands across dairy formats
CATEGORY DATA
Table 28 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 29 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 30 Company Shares of Organic Dairy Products and Alternatives (Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2024
Table 31 Company Shares of Good Source of Minerals Dairy Products and Alternatives (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % V
Table 32 Company Shares of Gluten Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-20
Table 33 Company Shares of Lactose Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2
Table 34 Company Shares of Low Fat Dairy Products and Alternatives (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2024
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
HW COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN SAUDI ARABIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Health-driven cooking choices strengthen demand for natural and plant-forward meal solutions
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Clean-label and functional positioning reshape everyday cooking
Natural ingredients underpin growth across sauces and meal solutions
Vegetarian cooking options expand from a niche base
WHAT’S NEXT
Health-led home cooking drives innovation and reformulation
Natural positioning set to remain the dominant growth driver
Vegetarian offerings benefit from flexitarian adoption
CATEGORY DATA
Table 37 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 38 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 39 Company Shares of Organic Cooking Ingredients and Meals (Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 40 Company Shares of Gluten Free Cooking Ingredients and Meals (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 41 Company Shares of Vegetarian Cooking Ingredients and Meals (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 42 Company Shares of Vegan Cooking Ingredients and Meals (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 43 Company Shares of Natural Cooking Ingredients and Meals (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
HW STAPLE FOODS IN SAUDI ARABIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Health-driven staples gain momentum amid dietary reform
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Clean-label, functional and convenience-led staples gain traction
Gluten-free demand accelerates as health awareness broadens
Organic staples benefit from clean eating and premiumisation
WHAT’S NEXT
Nutrition-led reform and local resilience shape future growth
Gluten-free staples move further into the mainstream
Organic staples grow steadily despite price sensitivity
CATEGORY DATA
Table 46 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 47 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 48 Company Shares of Gluten Free Staple Foods (Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 49 Company Shares of Organic Staple Foods (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 50 Company Shares of High Fibre Staple Foods (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 51 Company Shares of Vegetarian Staple Foods (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 52 Company Shares of No Allergens Staple Foods (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

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