Middle East & Africa Culinary Tourism Market Size & Outlook
The culinary tourism market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 5,645.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 20.8% is expected of Middle East & Africa culinary tourism market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$1,504.4
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$2,559.6
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$5,645.5
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
20.8%
Middle East Africa Culinary Tourism Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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MEA culinary tourism market highlights
- The MEA culinary tourism market generated a revenue of USD 1,504.4 million in 2023.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20.8% from 2024 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, food festivals was the largest revenue generating activity in 2023.
- Culinary Trails is the most lucrative activity segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2023 | USD 1,504.4 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 5,645.5 million |
| Growth rate | 20.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Food festivals |
| Fastest growing segment | Culinary Trails |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2022 |
| Base year for estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast period covered | 2024 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Food Festivals, Cooking Classes, Culinary Trails, Restaurants |
| Key market players worldwide | Abercrombie & Fitch Co Class A, The Travelers Companies Inc, India Food Tour, Classic Journeys, Butterfield & Robinson |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 13.1% of the global culinary tourism market in 2023.
- Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 8,766.1 million by 2030.
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Publish Date: Mar 12, 2026
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Culinary Tourism Market segmentation & scope
Culinary Tourism Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co Class A | View profile | 31,700 | 6301 Fitch Path, New Albany, OH, United States, 43054 | corporate.abercrombie.com |
| India Food Tour | View profile | 11-50 | Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia | IndiaFoodTour.com |
| Classic Journeys | View profile | 1-10 | La Jolla, California, United States, North America | www.classic-journeys.com |
| Butterfield & Robinson | View profile | 5001-10000 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America | www.butterfield.com/ |
| The Travel Corporation | View profile | 5001-10000 | Cypress, California, United States, North America | ttc.com/about/ |
| Greaves Travel | View profile | 51-100 | Wheeling, Illinois, United States, North America | greavestravel.com |
| The FTC4Lobe | View profile | 51-100 | Alexandria, Virginia, United States, North America | ftc4lobe.com |
| Tour Gourmet | View profile | - | Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil, South America | www.tourgourmet.com.br/ |
| Culinary Adventure Co. | View profile | 11-50 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America | culinaryadventureco.com |
Middle East & Africa Culinary Tourism Market Outlook
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Food Festivals was the largest segment with a revenue share of 32.29% in 2023.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa culinary tourism market based on food festivals, cooking classes, culinary trails, restaurants covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
- Middle East & Africa Culinary Tourism Market Activity Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Food Festivals
- Cooking Classes
- Culinary Trails
- Restaurants
- Others
- Middle East & Africa Culinary Tourism Market Booking Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Direct Travel
- Tour Operators
- Online Travel Agencies
- Middle East & Africa Culinary Tourism Market Tourist Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Existential
- Experimental
- Diversionary
- Recreational
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Middle East Africa Culinary Tourism Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
MEA culinary tourism market statistics, by activity, 2021-2033 (US$M)
