Halal Food Market Report 2025

The halal food market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.72 trillion in 2024 to $1.99 trillion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing Muslim population, globalization and cultural diversity, rising awareness of halal certification, tourism and halal tourism trends, halal food innovation and product diversity.

The halal food market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.3 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focus on clean label and natural ingredients, innovations in plant-based and meat alternatives, halal cosmetics and personal care products, rising disposable income in Muslim markets, health and wellness trends in halal products. Major trends in the forecast period include increased collaboration between halal certification bodies, blockchain technology for halal verification, digital platforms for halal certification, globalization of halal products, halal convenience foods.

The halal food market is experiencing growth, primarily attributed to the increasing Muslim population globally. The demand for halal-certified food among Muslims is rising due to the assurance of food safety and hygiene. According to the Pew Research Center, the Muslim population is expected to increase by around 2.19 billion by 2030. Consequently, the growing Muslim population is expected to drive the growth of the halal food market.

Healthy dieting patterns are anticipated to drive the growth of the halal food market in the future. Healthy dieting patterns involve a balanced and diverse intake of nutritious foods that cater to individual health requirements, fostering overall well-being. Integrating halal foods into healthy dieting patterns ensures compliance with Islamic dietary laws while providing a balanced and nutritious diet. For example, in May 2022, a survey conducted by the International Food Information Council, a US-based non-profit organization, among 1,005 American adults aged 18-80 and Gen Z consumers aged 18-24 revealed that approximately 52% of participants adhered to a specific diet or eating pattern, an increase from 39% in 2021. The most popular choices included clean eating (16%), mindful eating (14%), and calorie counting (13%). Consequently, healthy dieting patterns are influencing the growth of the halal food market.

Technological advancements are key trends gaining popularity, driven by the increasing demand for halal foods. Halal laboratories are actively engaged in ensuring food safety and analyzing food products to maintain quality standards, detecting the presence of porcine material or alcohol. Technologies such as blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) are strengthening the market. For example, in August 2022, Fluree PBC, a US-based open-source semantic graph database company, and Sinisana Technologies, a Malaysia-based Web3 Blockchain Traceability firm, collaborated to provide end-to-end halal food product sourcing, provenance, and safety. This collaboration, utilizing Fluree technology, ensures openness and integrity in the supply chain of halal food items.

Major companies are concentrating on the development of convenience food, specifically certified halal ready meals, to meet the growing demand and gain a competitive edge. Certified halal ready meals adhere to Islamic dietary laws and have official certification confirming compliance with halal standards. For instance, in June 2022, The Halal Food Company, based in Ireland, launched a new range of certified halal ready meals in 140 Sainsbury's stores. With approximately 4.2 million individuals following a halal diet in the UK, the company aims to fill a gap in the market for premium, chef-prepared meals inspired by diverse cultural cuisines. The company also plans to expand its range to include sandwich fillings and finger foods, providing an extensive selection of Muslim-targeted convenience food.

In August 2024, GoodLife Foods B.V., a Netherlands-based manufacturer of frozen snacks and meal components, acquired Pure Ingredients for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to diversify GoodLife Foods' product range, enhance its presence in the halal frozen food market, and capitalize on growth opportunities throughout Europe. Pure Ingredients is a Germany-based company that produces halal frozen food products, including snacks and meal components.

Major companies operating in the halal food market include Cargill Incorporated, Nestle Société Anonyme, Unilever Group, Brazilian Food Corporation (BRF), SUKHIS GOURMET INDIAN FOOD, Texas Halal Corporation, Beijing Shunxin Agriculture Co. Ltd., American Foods Group LLC, Kawan Food Berhad, Harris Ranch Beef Company, Noor Pharmaceuticals LLC, Crescent Foods, Alpina Foods, Al Islami Foods Corporation, Saffron Road Food Company, QL Foods Sdn. Bhd., Midamar Corporation, Tahira Foods Limited, Pampanga's Best Inc., AL-FALAH FROZEN FOODS, Prima Quality Food Industries Sdn Bhd, Nema Food Inc., Salwa Foods, Tallgrass Beef Company, The American Halal Co. Incorporated, Dagang Halal Group, Jingyitai Halal Food Co. Ltd., Ayamas Food Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the halal food market in 2024. The regions covered in the halal food market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the halal food market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Halal food meets Islamic standards, being free from ingredients restricted by Islamic law or processed, manufactured, or stored in vessels according to Islamic laws. Halal food is considered safer, more ethical, less prone to contamination, and beneficial for metabolism as it avoids pork, alcohol, intoxicants, poisons, and unhygienic content.

The primary types of halal food are meat, poultry, seafood, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, cereals and grains, oil, fats and waxes, and confectionary. Meat is a meal made from the flesh of an animal. Halal food is distributed through hypermarkets, supermarkets, online stores, and specialty stores channels, and it is used by households, food services, and the food industry.

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The halal food market consists of sales of certified meat and poultry, seafood, nuts, eggs, peanut butters. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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