Food and beverages market in the GCC - statistics & facts
As a culture that values hospitality and social gatherings, food plays an integral role in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Often a center piece of social gatherings or religious celebrations such as Ramadan and Eid, food consumption per capita in the GCC is considered among the highest worldwide. In 2023, three GCC countries: Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Kuwait, had the highest per capita consumer spending on food and non-alcoholic beverages worldwide.
