The global halal food & beverage market is expected to reach USD 739.59 billion by 2025. Halal Food is termed as a dietary standard as stated in the Qur’an that means free from any constituent that Muslims are forbidden from consuming as stated in Islamic law. That means, in the month of Ramadan, Muslims who are fasting will only select food items and drinks that are permitted under Islamic law Halal is an Arabic word. It includes food like cattle, chicken, and sheep which are slaughtered by Muslims. The Halal Food and Beverage Market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% over the forecast period as the scope and its applications are rising enormously across the globe.
Rising population consuming halal food mainly other communities rather than Muslim, the rising importance of health and hygiene that affects the eating forms of customers, and rising demand for halal-certified foods are documented as major factors of Halal Food & Beverage Market that are estimated to enhance the growth in the years to come. Also, changing lifestyle, high demand for packaged foods, and short preparation time and ease of cooking for these halal food products are other factors that may boost the overall market growth in coming years. Halal Food & Beverage industry is segmented based on product types, applications, distribution channel, and region.
Confectionery and cocoa; Meat, poultry, and seafood; Oil, fats, and waxes; Vegetables, and nuts; Cereals and grains; and Beverages are the product types that could be explored in Halal Food in the forecast period. The meat, poultry, and seafood sector accounted for a substantial market share and is estimated to lead the overall market in the coming years. This may be because of the absence of animal blood that contains bacteria and toxins, rising preference for convenience and pre-cooked foods, and growing purchasing power of customers mainly in Muslim countries.
The market may be categorized based on applications like confectionery, processed food & beverages, bakery products, and others that could be explored in the forecast period. The processed food & beverages sector accounted for the substantial market share of Halal Food and is estimated to continue its dominance in the coming years. Also, the bakery products sector is estimated to grow at the fastest pace in the coming years. Hypermarkets, traditional retailers, supermarkets, and other distribution channels could be explored in Halal Food in the forecast period.
Globally, Asia Pacific accounted for the substantial market share of Halal Food and is estimated to lead the overall market in the coming years. The reason behind the overall market growth could be the increasing Muslim population, growing awareness among customers regarding halal food, and growth in disposable income. Moreover, the promotion of their halal food export by Southeast Asian countries may lead the market in coming years. The major consumers of Halal Food are India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
Instead, North America and Europe are also estimated to have a positive influence on future growth. North America is the second-largest region with a significant market share. However, Europe is estimated to grow at the fastest pace with the highest CAGR in the foremost period.
The key players of Halal Food & Beverage Market are Saffron Road Food, Al Islami Foods, QL Foods, BRF, Nestlé, Tahira Food, Al-Falah Halal Foods, Prima Agri-Products, Beijing Shunxin Agriculture, ingyitai Halal Food, and Dagang Halal. These players are concentrating on inorganic growth to sustain themselves amongst fierce competition. As companies all over the world have to believe that alliance with a market would permit them proportional market existence and authority to declare the leadership position.
Market Segment:
Halal Food & Beverage Product Outlook (USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
• Halal Meat & Alternatives
• Halal Milk & Milk Products
• Halal Fruits & Vegetables
• Halal Grain Products
• Other Halal Food & Beverage Products
Halal Food & Beverage Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
• North America
• the U.S.
• Europe
• Turkey
• Russia
• Germany
• the UK
• the Asia Pacific
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Pakistan
• India
• Middle East & Africa
• Egypt
• Saudi Arabia
• Nigeria
• UAE
• Central & South America (CSA)
• Brazil
Research Support Specialist, USA