Dairy Industry in UAE Size - Industry Report on Share, Growth Trends & Forecasts Analysis (2025 - 2030)

UAE Dairy Market is Segmented by Product Type (Milk, Cheese, Butter, Dairy Desserts, Yogurt, and Other Product Types) and Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience/Grocery Stores, Online Retail Stores, and Other Distribution Channels). The Market Size and Forecasts in Value Terms (USD Million) for all the Above Segments.

Dairy Industry in UAE Size - Industry Report on Share, Growth Trends & Forecasts Analysis (2025 - 2030)

UAE Dairy Market Size

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United Arab Emirates Dairy Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 2.55 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 3.25 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.95 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

United Arab Emirates Dairy Market  Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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UAE Dairy Market Analysis

The UAE Dairy Market size is estimated at USD 2.55 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 3.25 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.95% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Consumers in the United Arab Emirates are focusing on dairy products that offer additional dietary or nutritional benefits due to the changing consumption patterns. Health-conscious consumers are also exploring healthy milk alternatives. The introduction of new product lines, such as flavored yogurt and milk, is supporting the boom in the UAE dairy market.

The dairy sector, being one of the significant revenue-generating food sectors in the United Arab Emirates, needs to develop and introduce better products. The government is also focusing on developing production capacities to reduce its import dependency. The COVID-19 pandemic led to more awareness regarding healthy eating and drinking habits, thus surging the demand for healthy dairy products in the United Arab Emirates and supporting the growth of the dairy market.

UAE Dairy Industry Overview

The UAE dairy market is highly competitive, with various local, regional, and international players operating in the market. Prominent market players are adopting different marketing strategies like product innovations, new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, expansions, etc. The prominent players in the market are Al Rawabi Dairy Company, Almarai Company, Fonterra Brands LLC, Arla Foods, and Nestlé SA.

UAE Dairy Market Leaders

  1. Al Rawabi Dairy Company

  2. Arla Foods

  3. Fonterra Brands LLC

  4. Danone SA

  5. Royal Frieslandcampina NV

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
United Arab Emirates Dairy Market Concentration
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UAE Dairy Market News

  • In September 2022, the United Arab Emirate's largest dairy company, Al Rawabi, launched locally produced A2 milk. The company claims that the product is created for easy digestion, with no bloating or allergic reactions.
  • In May 2022, Emirates Food Industries (EMI) launched a new dairy brand, Hayatna, under its subsidiary, National Dairy, in the United Arab Emirates. The brand offers a wide range of products, such as fresh milk, fresh laban, fresh yogurt, fresh flavored milk, fresh cream, spreadable cheese, and Mozzarella cheese, which are sourced locally and internationally and are produced using cutting-edge technology to meet the highest industry standards.

UAE Dairy Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Deliverables and Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Product Type
    • 5.1.1 Milk
    • 5.1.2 Cheese
    • 5.1.3 Butter
    • 5.1.4 Dairy Desserts
    • 5.1.5 Yogurt
    • 5.1.6 Other Product Types
  • 5.2 By Distribution Channel
    • 5.2.1 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
    • 5.2.2 Convenience/Grocery Stores
    • 5.2.3 Online Retail Stores
    • 5.2.4 Other Distribution Channels

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Danone SA
    • 6.3.2 The Kraft Heinz Company
    • 6.3.3 Fonterra Co-Operative Group
    • 6.3.4 Nestle SA
    • 6.3.5 General Mills Inc.
    • 6.3.6 Royal Frieslandcampina NV
    • 6.3.7 Groupe Lactalis
    • 6.3.8 Arla Foods amba
    • 6.3.9 Al Rawabi Dairy Company
    • 6.3.10 YAS Holding
    • 6.3.11 National Food Products Company
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

8. ABOUT US

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UAE Dairy Industry Segmentation

Dairy products or milk products are produced from or contain the milk of cattle, water buffaloes, goats, sheep, and camels, among other mammals.

The UAE dairy market is segmented by product type and distribution channel. By product type, the market is segmented into milk, cheese, butter, dairy desserts, yogurt, and other product types. By distribution channel, the market is segmented into supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience/grocery stores, online retail stores, and other distribution channels. For each segment, the market sizing and forecast have been done in value terms (USD million).

By Product Type Milk
Cheese
Butter
Dairy Desserts
Yogurt
Other Product Types
By Distribution Channel Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
Convenience/Grocery Stores
Online Retail Stores
Other Distribution Channels
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UAE Dairy Market Research FAQs

How big is the UAE Dairy Market?

The UAE Dairy Market size is expected to reach USD 2.55 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.95% to reach USD 3.25 billion by 2030.

What is the current UAE Dairy Market size?

In 2025, the UAE Dairy Market size is expected to reach USD 2.55 billion.

Who are the key players in UAE Dairy Market?

Al Rawabi Dairy Company, Arla Foods, Fonterra Brands LLC, Danone SA and Royal Frieslandcampina NV are the major companies operating in the UAE Dairy Market.

What years does this UAE Dairy Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the UAE Dairy Market size was estimated at USD 2.42 billion. The report covers the UAE Dairy Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the UAE Dairy Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

UAE Dairy Industry Report

Statistics for the 2025 UAE Dairy market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. UAE Dairy analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.