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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Saudi Arabia

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  • 51 Pages
  • November 2025
  • Region: Saudi Arabia
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567542
Cooking ingredients and meals in Saudi Arabia witnessed solid growth over 2025, in both volume and value terms. Stronger domestic income, more women participating in the paid workforce, a rising population through a continuous influx of expatriates into the country, and a healthy economy with flourishing tourism rates are all factors that have supported the growth of cooking ingredients and meals in the Kingdom.

This report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2020-2025, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Edible Oils, Meals and Soups, Sauces, Dips and Condiments, Sweet Spreads.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Cooking Ingredients and Meals market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYKEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Saudis seek reliable staple products that deliver value
  • Convenience is high on the agenda to support busy routines
  • Health agenda shapes purchasing decisions
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Steady growth built on everyday habits and staple choices
  • Product upgrades will provide shoppers with added value
  • More sophisticated grocery apps will boost repeat purchases online
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • SAVOLA leads with strong brand portfolio
  • Almarai and private label benefit from offering alluring prices
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets offer reliable appeal
  • E-commerce gains share as trust builds
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 2 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 3 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 4 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 8 Distribution of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 12 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
EDIBLE OILS IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consumers demand health benefits but price remains key
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Versatility and health concerns drive sales
  • Olive oil stands out as a healthier option
WHAT NEXT?
  • Modest growth driven by sustained demand for staple seed oils and promotions
  • Health focus will ensure relevancy of olive oil while seed oils remain the everyday choice
  • Modern trade will remain core channel as e-commerce gains share
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Saudi Vegetable Oil & Ghee Co leads as Almarai Co Ltd gains momentum
  • Private label is gaining acceptance in edible oils
CHANNELS
  • Consumers are attracted towards retail channels delivering promotions and bundles
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 13 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 14 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 15 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 16 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 19 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 20 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 21 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERMEALS AND SOUPS IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Young busy consumers drive growth
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Affordable and convenient choices drive sales in meals and soups
  • Dry soups are widely consumed in Saudi Arabia
WHAT NEXT?
  • Steady growth expected as busy families seek quick meal solutions
  • Simple ingredient lists and higher-protein options shape choices
  • Smarter apps and reliable freezer space will support frozen meals and pizzas
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Nestlé Saudi Arabia LLC leads the category as Sunbulah gains momentum
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets channel leads while retail e-commerce gains share from low base
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 24 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 25 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 26 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 27 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 28 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 29 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 30 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
  • Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 33 Distribution of Meals and Soups by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 37 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERSAUCES, DIPS AND CONDIMENTS IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Regular use for wide range of dishes supports growth
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Staple usage in home cooking sustains category growth
  • Pasta sauces are well suited to weekday meals
WHAT NEXT?
  • Steady growth as pantry staples remain essential
  • Health and wellness trends will lead to simpler labels and moderation of salt content
  • Better search functionality and repeat purchases will drive retail e-commerce spending
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Co Ltd defends leadership as SAVOLA gains momentum
CHANNELS
  • Hypermarkets lead sales of sauces, dips and condiments
  • Retail e-commerce rapidly gains share
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 38 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 39 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 40 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 41 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 42 Sales of Liquid Recipe Sauces by Type: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 43 Sales of Other Sauces and Condiments by Type: Rankings 2020-2025
  • Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 46 Distribution of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 50 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERSWEET SPREADS IN SAUDI ARABIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Wide appeal for breakfast and use in desserts
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Value growth driven by chocolate and nut and seed based spreads
  • Honey consumption rises as average prices fall
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Sales of sweet spreads are expected to rise over the forecast period
  • Lower sugar formulations will rise as “natural” remains a desirable product feature
  • Digital and retail innovations should improve access, choice, and repeat purchases
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Ferrero SpA defends leadership while Almarai Co Ltd gains momentum
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets lead as retail e-commerce gains share
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 51 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 52 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 53 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 54 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 55 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
  • Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 59 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER