Saudi Arabia Meat Market Overview
Market Size in 2025: USD 14.0 Billion
Market Forecast by 2034: USD 21.5 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2026-2034: 4.90%
According to IMARC Group’s latest research publication, “Saudi Arabia Meat Market Report by Type (Raw, Processed), Product (Chicken, Beef, Mutton, and Others), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Departmental Stores, Specialty Stores, Online Stores, and Others), and Region 2026-2034”, the Saudi Arabia meat market size reached USD 14.0 Billion in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 21.5 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.90% during 2026-2034.
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How Food Technology Innovation is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Meat Market
- AI-driven precision farming in Saudi Arabia cuts livestock feed costs by up to 20%, optimizing health and boosting yield efficiency for local meat production significantly.
- The Saudi government, via Vision 2030, supports meat sector tech innovations with USD 5 billion invested in poultry infrastructure, aiming to increase self-sufficiency rates.
- The Smart Flock system launched under the Saudi Reef programme uses AI for livestock identification, health monitoring, and productivity tracking to modernize animal farming.
- Major meat processors adopt AI-powered platforms to improve production efficiency and animal welfare, such as Poulta Inc.’s collaboration with Tanmiah Food Company.
- AI-enabled supply chain tech enhances halal traceability, reduces spoilage, and improves slaughterhouse hygiene monitoring, boosting consumer trust and food safety.
Saudi Arabia Meat Market Trends & Drivers:
One major force behind Saudi Arabia’s meat market growth is strong, culturally rooted demand combined with rising self‑sufficiency in red meat and poultry. Saudi Arabia’s meat segment generates well above 5 billion dollars in annual revenue, with per capita poultry consumption among the highest in the region and red meat a staple at weddings, Eid gatherings, and everyday family meals. Government programs have pushed red‑meat self‑sufficiency from roughly 30% to around 60% through subsidies, interest‑free loans, and output‑linked payments to livestock farmers, while school, hospital, and military catering tenders now require over 70% local sourcing. This guarantees a steady market for domestic producers and keeps investment flowing into feed, breeding, and slaughterhouse capacity.
A second big driver is the push under Vision 2030 to localize halal food manufacturing and become a regional hub for halal meat processing and re‑export. Policy frameworks such as the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program aim to ensure that local processors can meet about 85% of demand for processed foods, including meat-based products, by building integrated clusters that link farmers, abattoirs, cold stores, and logistics networks. The SFDA’s tightening of halal and food-safety regulations, combined with the creation of a dedicated national Halal Center, raises the bar for importers while favoring serious domestic players that invest in certification, traceability, and value‑added processing. Global and regional firms—from Allana on the frozen import side to local champions like Tanmiah and Sunbulah—are expanding chilled and frozen ranges tailored to Saudi tastes, including marinated, ready‑to‑cook, and portion‑controlled SKUs for retail and foodservice.
The third important trend is the rapid modernization of how meat is bought and sold, from hypermarkets to full‑service online platforms and last‑mile delivery. Large chains like Carrefour, Tamimi, and other major grocers heavily promote meat and poultry with weekly discounts that can reach 40–55% in dedicated “meat and poultry” campaigns, nudging shoppers toward higher-volume basket sizes. At the same time, online grocery and quick‑commerce channels are growing quickly, offering fresh, chilled, and frozen cuts with scheduled delivery, click‑and‑collect, and detailed product information on origin and halal certification. For busy middle‑income households, this mix of aggressive promotions, digital convenience, and clear labeling makes it easier to trade up into branded, value‑added meat products rather than only buying unbranded cuts at traditional butcher shops, which keeps the formal, traceable meat market expanding.
Saudi Arabia Meat Industry Segmentation:
The report has segmented the market into the following categories:
Analysis by Meat Type:
- Poultry
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Others
- Red Meat
- Beef
- Mutton/Lamb
- Goat
- Seafood
- Fish
- Shrimp
- Others
Analysis by Distribution Channel:
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- Traditional Markets
- Online Retail
- Specialty Stores
- Others
Analysis by Processing Type:
- Fresh Meat
- Processed Meat
- Frozen Meat
Regional Insights:
- Northern and Central Region
- Western Region
- Eastern Region
- Southern Region
Competitive Landscape:
- Al-Watania Poultry
- Almarai Food Company
- Halwani Bros Company
- Sunbulah Group
- Tanmiah Food Company
Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Meat Market
- November 2024: Agthia launches a USD 24.5 million processed meat plant in Jeddah’s Industrial City 1, designed to produce over 9,000 tons annually for distribution across more than 25 export markets.
- May 2025: Tanmiah signs two MoUs with Griffith Foods and Poulta to digitize poultry operations using AI, IoT, big data and generative AI, alongside a new Agriculture Technology Research Center.
- April 2025: Almarai confirms a SAR 18 billion multi-protein investment plan, targeting seafood, beef and lamb, and expanding poultry capacity from 250 million to 450 million birds annually.
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