The Middle East and Africa Organic Food market size is expected to grow from USD 12.09 billion in 2024 to USD 19.84 billion in 2029, with a CAGR of 10.42% between 2024 and 2029.
Food produced without the use of pesticides and fertilizers is called organic food and this type of farming is called organic farming. Organic farming techniques may vary worldwide but promotes ecological balance and conserve biodiversity. Generally, organic foods contain large levels of antioxidants and certain micronutrients such as zinc, iron, and vitamin C. Foods covered under current organic standards are fruits and vegetables, including mushrooms, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, dairy products and eggs, livestock feed, meats, and poultry. Organic food is processed by certain standards of organic farming. These standards prohibit the use of most synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, sewer sludge fertilizers, genetic engineering, growth hormones, irradiation, antibiotics, artificial ingredients, and many synthetic additives. Organic livestock raised for dairy products, eggs, and meat. The animals have access to the outdoors and given organic feed. They are not fed with growth hormones, antibiotics, or any animal by-products.
Rising concerns about the environment and health benefits associated with organic foods are mainly driving the Middle East and Africa organic food. In addition, increasing average household annual spending on food, increase in chronic diseases, greater accessibility of these products through small to medium scale retailers, changing lifestyles, implementation of initiatives to encourage farmers to switch to organic farming, rising working women population base, rise in a number of organic food manufacturers are also complying with international standards and are labeling their products are also driving the market. However, the lack of skilled professionals and high-cost equipment for farming re hindering the growth of the market.
Fruits and Vegetables have the largest market while meats and poultry are the fastest-growing segments. The market has been geographically segmented into the Middle East and Africa. The market is growing slowly because of many problems the region faces, in terms of battles and also, the unstable economy.
However, countries like the USA, China, and the UK are investing in the region and this increased financial revenue will aid the agriculture sectors in this region.
Key Players In The Middle East And Africa Organic Food Market are White Wave Foods, Spartan Stores Inc, Hain Celestial, United Natural Foods Inc., General Mills, AMCON Distributing Co., Sprouts Farmers Market, Amy’s Kitchen, Cliff Bar & Company, Whole Foods Market Inc., Dean Foods, and Organic Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Increasing consumer awareness about the health benefits of organic food
Higher prices of organic products compared to conventional ones
Expansion of product lines to include more ready-to-eat and convenience organic food options
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