Snacks and confectionery market in UAE- statistics & facts
Driven by evolving consumer preferences, increasing health consciousness, and strategic positioning in the global food industry, the snacks and confectionery market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to experience steady growth. As a regional powerhouse the UAE market contributes to shaping the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) snacks sector outlook. Characterized by a young population, high disposable incomes, and a large expat population, the demand for value-added snacks and confectionery items in the region has witnessed a spike over the years, pushed by increasingly busy lifestyles. The estimated compound annual growth rate of retail sales value of snacks in the GCC region was 4.7 percent between 2020 and 2024.
