Plant-based food market in the GCC - statistics & facts
As consumers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region grow more health conscious, one food trend stands out: plant-based foods. Recent global concerns about sustainability, food security, and the environmental costs of industrial animal agriculture have shifted consumer preferences, with a rising popularity of alternative protein sources. The global plant-based market is projected to more than double its 2025 value by 2030. Alternatives for a huge array of products from milk and ice -cream to condiments and dressings are becoming readily available at supermarkets. While this trend has been growing worldwide, the GCC has been gradually adopting plant-based alternatives.
