Middle East and Africa Dairy Alternatives Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Description
The Middle East and Africa dairy alternatives market size reached nearly USD 1.18 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.00% between 2025 and 2034 to reach a value of around USD 3.66 Billion by 2034.
Key Trends in the Market
Dairy alternatives refer to non-dairy plant-based products which contain the same number of vitamins and minerals as found in dairy products such as milk, cheese, and butter, among others. These products are rich in various nutrients, including calcium and protein.
The EMR’s report titled “Middle East and Africa Dairy Alternatives Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Source
As per the Middle East and Africa dairy alternatives market analysis, ice-cream is expected to be a fast-growing segment in the forecast period. Non-dairy ice-creams are healthier than the regular ice-creams as these can help control cholesterol levels, promote digestive health, and reduce saturated fat consumption.
In addition, various non-dairy ice-creams brands offer lower-calorie products, which can help maintain a healthy weight. Moreover, the growing availability of vegan ice-creams with rich fruity and creamy flavours in the region is further escalating the segment’s growth.
Market Share by Source
Soy accounts for a significant portion of the Middle East and Africa dairy alternatives market share. This can be attributed to the increasing production of soybean in growing economies such as Egypt. The increasing awareness pertaining to the benefits offered by soy dairy alternatives due to their high protein composition is heightening their consumption in the region. In addition, soy products can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and control the blood sugar levels of the body.
Competitive Landscape
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 key players in the Middle East and Africa dairy alternatives market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.
Danone S.A.
Danone S.A. is a multinational corporation which produces a wide range of food products, including dairy, water, and medical nutrition products, among others. The company also offers essential plant-based products. It was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
Nestlé S.A.
Nestlé S.A. is a multinational food and drink processing conglomerate founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. The company offers dairy alternatives such as vegan chocolates, oat milk, and plant-based fast foods, among others.
Blue Diamond Growers
Blue Diamond Growers is an agricultural cooperative and marketing organisation which offers a wide range of products including almond milk, non-dairy creamer, and dairy alternative snacks, among others. The company was established in 1910 and is headquartered in California, the United States.
Other Middle East and Africa dairy alternatives market players include Oatly AB, Freakin Healthy, Kite Hill, Califia Farms, LLC, BetterBody Foods, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Daiya Foods Inc., ButtaNutt, and Okja South Africa (Pty) Ltd., among others.
Key Trends in the Market
Dairy alternatives refer to non-dairy plant-based products which contain the same number of vitamins and minerals as found in dairy products such as milk, cheese, and butter, among others. These products are rich in various nutrients, including calcium and protein.
- A rapid shift from consuming dairy to non-dairy products, owing to growing health and environmental consciousness, is driving the Middle East and Africa dairy alternatives market growth. The growing trend of veganism in countries like South Africa and the UAE is also expected to bolster the demand for dairy alternatives in the forecast period.
- Increasing popularity of dairy alternative products made with clean-labelled ingredients and indulgent flavours, such as peanut butter, banana, and caramel, among others, is further adding to the market growth.
- Increasing prevalence of lactose intolerance is a crucial Middle East and Africa dairy alternatives market trend. Lactose-intolerant individuals can choose from a variety of options such as oat milk, and vegan ice cream, among others, to prevent digestive issues, including diarrhoea, bloating, and nausea, among others. Furthermore, the thriving e-commerce sector owing to the rapid digitalisation in the region is creating lucrative opportunities for the market.
The EMR’s report titled “Middle East and Africa Dairy Alternatives Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Source
- Soy
- Almond
- Rice
- Oats
- Others
- Milk
- Yoghurt
- Cheese
- Ice-cream
- Creamers
- Others
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- Online
- Others
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Others
As per the Middle East and Africa dairy alternatives market analysis, ice-cream is expected to be a fast-growing segment in the forecast period. Non-dairy ice-creams are healthier than the regular ice-creams as these can help control cholesterol levels, promote digestive health, and reduce saturated fat consumption.
In addition, various non-dairy ice-creams brands offer lower-calorie products, which can help maintain a healthy weight. Moreover, the growing availability of vegan ice-creams with rich fruity and creamy flavours in the region is further escalating the segment’s growth.
Market Share by Source
Soy accounts for a significant portion of the Middle East and Africa dairy alternatives market share. This can be attributed to the increasing production of soybean in growing economies such as Egypt. The increasing awareness pertaining to the benefits offered by soy dairy alternatives due to their high protein composition is heightening their consumption in the region. In addition, soy products can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and control the blood sugar levels of the body.
Competitive Landscape
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 key players in the Middle East and Africa dairy alternatives market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.
Danone S.A.
Danone S.A. is a multinational corporation which produces a wide range of food products, including dairy, water, and medical nutrition products, among others. The company also offers essential plant-based products. It was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
Nestlé S.A.
Nestlé S.A. is a multinational food and drink processing conglomerate founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. The company offers dairy alternatives such as vegan chocolates, oat milk, and plant-based fast foods, among others.
Blue Diamond Growers
Blue Diamond Growers is an agricultural cooperative and marketing organisation which offers a wide range of products including almond milk, non-dairy creamer, and dairy alternative snacks, among others. The company was established in 1910 and is headquartered in California, the United States.
Other Middle East and Africa dairy alternatives market players include Oatly AB, Freakin Healthy, Kite Hill, Califia Farms, LLC, BetterBody Foods, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Daiya Foods Inc., ButtaNutt, and Okja South Africa (Pty) Ltd., among others.
Table of Contents
132 Pages
- 1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
- 1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
- 1.3 Key Demand Drivers
- 1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
- 1.5 Industry Best Practices
- 1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
- 1.7 Industry Outlook
- 2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
- 2.1 Market Trends
- 2.2 Key Verticals
- 2.3 Key Countries
- 2.4 Supplier Power
- 2.5 Buyer Power
- 2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
- 2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
- 3 Economic Summary
- 3.1 GDP Outlook
- 3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
- 3.3 Inflation Trends
- 3.4 Democracy Index
- 3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
- 3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
- 3.7 Population Outlook
- 3.8 Urbanisation Trends
- 4 Country Risk Profiles
- 4.1 Country Risk
- 4.2 Business Climate
- 5 Global Dairy Alternatives Market Overview
- 5.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 5.2 Global Dairy Alternatives Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 5.3 Global Dairy Alternatives Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 5.4 Global Dairy Alternatives Market Share by Region
- 5.4.1 North America
- 5.4.2 Europe
- 5.4.3 Asia Pacific
- 5.4.4 Latin America
- 5.4.5 Middle East and Africa
- 6 Middle East and Africa Dairy Alternatives Market Overview
- 6.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 6.2 Middle East and Africa Dairy Alternatives Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 6.3 Middle East and Africa Dairy Alternatives Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 7 Middle East and Africa Dairy Alternatives Market by Source
- 7.1 Soy
- 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.2 Almond
- 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.3 Rice
- 7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.4 Oats
- 7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.5 Others
- 8 Middle East and Africa Dairy Alternatives Market by Product
- 8.1 Milk
- 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.2 Yoghurt
- 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.3 Cheese
- 8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.4 Ice-cream
- 8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.5 Creamers
- 8.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.6 Others
- 9 Middle East and Africa Dairy Alternatives Market by Distribution Channel
- 9.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- 9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.2 Convenience Stores
- 9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.3 Online
- 9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.4 Others
- 10 Middle East and Africa Dairy Alternatives Market by Country
- 10.1 Saudi Arabia
- 10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.2 United Arab Emirates
- 10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.3 Nigeria
- 10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.4 South Africa
- 10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.5 Others
- 11 Market Dynamics
- 11.1 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.1 Strengths
- 11.1.2 Weaknesses
- 11.1.3 Opportunities
- 11.1.4 Threats
- 11.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 11.2.1 Supplier’s Power
- 11.2.2 Buyer’s Power
- 11.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
- 11.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 11.3 Key Indicators of Demand
- 11.4 Key Indicators of Price
- 12 Competitive Landscape
- 12.1 Supplier Selection
- 12.2 Key Global Players
- 12.3 Key Regional Players
- 12.4 Key Player Strategies
- 12.5 Company Profiles
- 12.5.1 Danone S.A.
- 12.5.1.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.1.4 Certifications
- 12.5.2 Nestlé S.A.
- 12.5.2.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.2.4 Certifications
- 12.5.3 Blue Diamond Growers
- 12.5.3.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.3.4 Certifications
- 12.5.4 Oatly AB
- 12.5.4.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.4.4 Certifications
- 12.5.5 Freakin Healthy
- 12.5.5.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.5.4 Certifications
- 12.5.6 Kite Hill
- 12.5.6.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.6.4 Certifications
- 12.5.7 Califia Farms, LLC
- 12.5.7.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.7.4 Certifications
- 12.5.8 BetterBody Foods
- 12.5.8.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.8.4 Certifications
- 12.5.9 Archer Daniels Midland Company
- 12.5.9.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.9.4 Certifications
- 12.5.10 Daiya Foods Inc.
- 12.5.10.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.10.4 Certifications
- 12.5.11 ButtaNutt
- 12.5.11.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.11.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.11.4 Certifications
- 12.5.12 Okja South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
- 12.5.12.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.12.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.12.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.12.4 Certifications
- 12.5.13 Others
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