Middle East & Africa Dairy Alternatives Market Size & Outlook
The dairy alternatives market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,193.8 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 13.1% is expected of Middle East & Africa dairy alternatives market from 2026 to 2033.
The MEA dairy alternatives market generated a revenue of USD 1,197.1 million in 2025.
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.1% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, soy was the largest revenue generating source in 2025.
Almond is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
MEA data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 1,197.1 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 3,193.8 million
Growth rate
13.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Soy
Fastest growing segment
Almond
Historical data covered
2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation
2025
Forecast period covered
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Soy, Almond, Coconut, Rice, Oats, Others Source
Key market players worldwide
Archer-Daniels Midland Co, Danone SA, The Hain Celestial Group Inc, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, SunOpta Inc, Oatly Group AB ADR, Blue Diamond Growers, CP Kelco, Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd, Eden Foods, Earth's Own, Freedom Foods Group, Organic Valley, Living Harvest Foods
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 3.3% of the global dairy alternatives market in 2025.
Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 46,515.6 million by 2033.
Dairy alternatives market in the Middle East and Africa is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast years, mainly owing to increasing consumer awareness regarding the product benefits and rising demand for plant-derived products. Saudi Arabia is expected to be a major market for the product owing to the growing population and the increasing disposable income of consumers.
However, the growing dairy industry in the region is expected to hinder the market growth of dairy alternatives over the forecast period. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) based in Saudi Arabia offers soymilk products under the brand name SAUDIA Soy Drink.
Almond plants are native to the Middle East region. Thus, the growing demand for almond milk in the region owing to its better taste, nutritional values, and texture as compared to its dairy and non-dairy counterparts is expected to have a positive impact on the industry growth over the forecast period.
Middle East & Africa Dairy Alternatives Market Outlook
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Soy was the largest segment with a revenue share of 41.76% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa dairy alternatives market based on soy, almond, coconut, rice, oats, others source covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Dairy alternatives market in the Middle East and Africa is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast years, mainly owing to increasing consumer awareness regarding the product benefits and rising demand for plant-derived products. Saudi Arabia is expected to be a major market for the product owing to the growing population and the increasing disposable income of consumers.
However, the growing dairy industry in the region is expected to hinder the market growth of dairy alternatives over the forecast period. Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) based in Saudi Arabia offers soymilk products under the brand name SAUDIA Soy Drink.
Almond plants are native to the Middle East region. Thus, the growing demand for almond milk in the region owing to its better taste, nutritional values, and texture as compared to its dairy and non-dairy counterparts is expected to have a positive impact on the industry growth over the forecast period.
Middle East & Africa Dairy Alternatives Market Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Soy
Almond
Coconut
Rice
Oats
Others
Middle East & Africa Dairy Alternatives Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Milk
Yogurt
Cheese
Icecream
Creamer
Others
Middle East & Africa Dairy Alternatives Market Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Supermarket & Hypermarkets
Convenience Stores
Online retail
Others
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