Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032

Overview

The Middle East & Africa Cereals Market is expected to reach a 19.89 USD Billion by 2032 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.78% from 2025 to 2032.

Revenue, 2024 (USD Billion)
11.01
Forecast, 2032 (USD Billion)
19.89
CAGR, 2024 - 2032
7.78%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

Middle East & Africa Cereals Market 2018-2032 USD Billion

Middle East & Africa Cereals Market, Key Findings (2025-2032)

Market Growth and Projections:

  • Market Size (2024): 11.01 USD Billion
  • Projected Market Size (2032): 19.89 USD Billion
  • CAGR (2025-2032): 7.78%

Key Findings of Middle East & Africa Cereals Market

  • The Middle East & Africa Cereals Market was valued at 11.01 USD Billion in 2024.
  • The Middle East & Africa Cereals Market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 7.78% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.
  • In 2024, the Largest segment Conventional in Nature Segment accounted for the largest share of the market with a revenue of 8.71 USD Billion
  • The fastest growing segment Vitamin-Fortified in Functional Benefits Segment grew Fastest with a CAGR of 10.86% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2032.

Middle East & Africa Cereals Market Scope

Middle East & Africa Cereals Market Segmentation & Scope
Cereal Type
  • Others
  • Kamut
  • Amaranth
  • Teff
  • Fonio
  • Triticale
  • Buckwheat
  • Quinoa
  • Millet
  • Sorghum
  • Rye
  • Oats
  • Barley
  • Maize(Corn)
  • Wheat
  • Rice
Product Form
  • Others
  • Germ
  • Bran
  • Starch
  • Cracked Grains
  • Ground Meal
  • Puffed Grains
  • Rolled Grains
  • Flaked Grains
  • Flour
  • Whole Grains
Processing Level
  • Others
  • Coated
  • Sweetened
  • Seasoned
  • Steamed
  • Fully Cooked
  • Raw
  • Micronized
  • Partially Cooked
  • Extruded
  • Roasted
  • Sprouted
  • Instant
  • Blended
  • Pre-Cooked
  • Polished
  • Dehusked
  • Fortified
Consumption Format
  • Others
  • Beverage-Infused
  • Mix-In Ingredient
  • Ready-To-Heat
  • Ready-To-Cook
  • Snack Packs
  • Dry Snack
  • Porridge
  • On-The-Go Bars
  • Spoon-Eaten With Milk/Yogurt
Product Category
  • Others
  • Brewing/Distilling Inputs
  • Cereal-Based Meal Kits
  • Infant Cereals
  • Instant Cereal Mixes
  • Cereal Snacks
  • Feedstock/Animal Feed
  • Breakfast Cereals
  • Bakery Ingredients (Flour/Grain Blends)
Nature
  • Organic
  • Conventional
Category
  • NON-GMO Certified
  • GMO-BASED
Functional Benefits
  • Others
  • Vegan-Certified
  • Keto-Friendly
  • Paleo-Friendly
  • Low/No Salt
  • High-Iron
  • Allergen-Free
  • Low Fat
  • Omega-3 Enriched
  • Low Glycemic Index
  • Cholesterol-Lowering
  • Probiotic/Prebiotic Enhanced
  • Heart-Healthy
  • Gluten-Free
  • High-Protein
  • Low/No Sugar
  • High-Fiber
  • Vitamin-Fortified
Packaging Size
  • Bulk Packs (ABOVE 2.5KG)
  • Extra Large Packs (1.1KG–2.5KG)
  • Single Serve Packs (BELOW 50G)
  • Large Packs (501G–1KG)
  • Medium Packs (251G–500G)
  • Small Packs (51G–250G)
Price Range
  • Premium (USD 7.00 AND ABOVE)
  • Mid-Range (USD 2.50-6.99)
  • Economy (UPTO USD 2.49)
Distribution Channel
  • B2C
  • B2B
Shelf Life
  • Short-Term (Perishable)
  • Medium-Term
  • Long-Term (Ambient Shelf-Stable)
Packaging
  • Others
  • Eco-Packaging
  • Drum
  • Canister
  • Tetra Pack / Aseptic Carton
  • Jar
  • Sack (Bulk)
  • Sachet/Stick Pack
  • Bag
  • Pouch
  • Box

Middle East & Africa Cereals Market Data Coverage Insights

Study Period 2024-2032
Base Year 2024
Unit Revenue in USD Billion
Market Value in 2024 11.01 USD Billion
Market Value in 2032 19.89 USD Billion
CAGR (2025-2032) 7.78%
Historic Data 2016-2023
Market Segments Covered Cereal Type,Product Form,Processing Level,Consumption Format,Product Category,Nature,Category,Functional Benefits,Packaging Size,Price Range,Distribution Channel,Shelf Life,Packaging

Regional Insights:

  • Leading Market (2024-2032): Middle East & Africa, leading in terms of revenue 11.01 USD Billion in 2024
    • Key Country: South Africa, leading in terms of revenue with value of 2,191.55 USD Million in 2024.

Segments and Scope

  • Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032, By Cereal Type
    • Wheat is the largest segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 1.54 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Wheat is the Fastest growing segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 9.14 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032, By Product Form
    • Whole Grains is the largest segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 3.20 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Whole Grains is the Fastest growing segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 9.28 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032, By Processing Level
    • Fortified is the largest segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 1.47 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Fortified is the Fastest growing segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 9.23 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032, By Consumption Format
    • Spoon-Eaten With Milk/Yogurt is the largest segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 4.38 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Spoon-Eaten With Milk/Yogurt is the Fastest growing segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 8.74 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032, By Product Category
    • Bakery Ingredients (Flour/Grain Blends) is the largest segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 2.59 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Bakery Ingredients (Flour/Grain Blends) is the Fastest growing segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 8.41 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032, By Nature
    • Conventional is the largest segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 8.71 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Organic is the Fastest growing segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 7.68 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032, By Category
    • GMO-BASED is the largest segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 6.77 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • GMO-BASED is the Fastest growing segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 7.94 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032, By Functional Benefits
    • Vitamin-Fortified is the largest segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 1.62 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Vitamin-Fortified is the Fastest growing segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 10.86 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032, By Packaging Size
    • Small Packs (51G–250G) is the largest segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 3.50 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Small Packs (51G–250G) is the Fastest growing segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 8.59 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032, By Price Range
    • Economy (UPTO USD 2.49) is the largest segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 5.77 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Economy (UPTO USD 2.49) is the Fastest growing segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 8.16 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032, By Distribution Channel
    • B2B is the largest segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 7.23 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • B2B is the Fastest growing segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 7.97 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032, By Shelf Life
    • Long-Term (Ambient Shelf-Stable) is the largest segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 5.57 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Long-Term (Ambient Shelf-Stable) is the Fastest growing segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 8.05 % in forecast period 2025-2032.
  • Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032, By Packaging
    • Box is the largest segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a revenue of 2.70 USD Billion in the year 2024.
    • Box is the Fastest growing segment in Middle East & Africa Cereals Market to 2032 with a Growth rate of 8.76 % in forecast period 2025-2032.

Middle East & Africa Cereals Market Company Share Analysis

 
Company Name Company Share Analysis
Nestlé
Kellogg Co.
General Mills Inc.
Associated British Foods plc
POST HOLDINGS, INC.
Middle East & Africa Cereals Market Company Share Analysis

Middle East & Africa Cereals Market Geographical Sales Distribution, 2018-2032 USD Billion

Middle East & Africa Cereals Market Geographical Sales Distribution, 2018-2032 USD Billion

Middle East & Africa Cereals Market Company Profiling

Middle East & Africa Cereals Market Company Profiling
Frequently Asked Questions
The Middle East & Africa Cereals Market is segmented based on Segmentation Cereal Type,Product Form,Processing Level,Consumption Format,Product Category,Nature,Category,Functional Benefits,Packaging Size,Price Range,Distribution Channel,Shelf Life,Packaging.
Middle East & Africa Cereals Market was valued at USD 11.01(Revenue in USD Billion) in 2024.
Middle East & Africa Cereals Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.78% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.
The Conventional segment is expected to dominate the Middle East & Africa Cereals Market, holding a largest market share of 8.71 USD Billion in 2024

Middle East & Africa Cereals Market Scope

Middle East & Africa Cereals Market Segmentation & Scope
Cereal Type
  • Others
  • Kamut
  • Amaranth
  • Teff
  • Fonio
  • Triticale
  • Buckwheat
  • Quinoa
  • Millet
  • Sorghum
  • Rye
  • Oats
  • Barley
  • Maize(Corn)
  • Wheat
  • Rice
Product Form
  • Others
  • Germ
  • Bran
  • Starch
  • Cracked Grains
  • Ground Meal
  • Puffed Grains
  • Rolled Grains
  • Flaked Grains
  • Flour
  • Whole Grains
Processing Level
  • Others
  • Coated
  • Sweetened
  • Seasoned
  • Steamed
  • Fully Cooked
  • Raw
  • Micronized
  • Partially Cooked
  • Extruded
  • Roasted
  • Sprouted
  • Instant
  • Blended
  • Pre-Cooked
  • Polished
  • Dehusked
  • Fortified
Consumption Format
  • Others
  • Beverage-Infused
  • Mix-In Ingredient
  • Ready-To-Heat
  • Ready-To-Cook
  • Snack Packs
  • Dry Snack
  • Porridge
  • On-The-Go Bars
  • Spoon-Eaten With Milk/Yogurt
Product Category
  • Others
  • Brewing/Distilling Inputs
  • Cereal-Based Meal Kits
  • Infant Cereals
  • Instant Cereal Mixes
  • Cereal Snacks
  • Feedstock/Animal Feed
  • Breakfast Cereals
  • Bakery Ingredients (Flour/Grain Blends)
Nature
  • Organic
  • Conventional
Category
  • NON-GMO Certified
  • GMO-BASED
Functional Benefits
  • Others
  • Vegan-Certified
  • Keto-Friendly
  • Paleo-Friendly
  • Low/No Salt
  • High-Iron
  • Allergen-Free
  • Low Fat
  • Omega-3 Enriched
  • Low Glycemic Index
  • Cholesterol-Lowering
  • Probiotic/Prebiotic Enhanced
  • Heart-Healthy
  • Gluten-Free
  • High-Protein
  • Low/No Sugar
  • High-Fiber
  • Vitamin-Fortified
Packaging Size
  • Bulk Packs (ABOVE 2.5KG)
  • Extra Large Packs (1.1KG–2.5KG)
  • Single Serve Packs (BELOW 50G)
  • Large Packs (501G–1KG)
  • Medium Packs (251G–500G)
  • Small Packs (51G–250G)
Price Range
  • Premium (USD 7.00 AND ABOVE)
  • Mid-Range (USD 2.50-6.99)
  • Economy (UPTO USD 2.49)
Distribution Channel
  • B2C
  • B2B
Shelf Life
  • Short-Term (Perishable)
  • Medium-Term
  • Long-Term (Ambient Shelf-Stable)
Packaging
  • Others
  • Eco-Packaging
  • Drum
  • Canister
  • Tetra Pack / Aseptic Carton
  • Jar
  • Sack (Bulk)
  • Sachet/Stick Pack
  • Bag
  • Pouch
  • Box
Frequently Asked Questions
The Middle East & Africa Cereals Market is segmented based on Segmentation Cereal Type,Product Form,Processing Level,Consumption Format,Product Category,Nature,Category,Functional Benefits,Packaging Size,Price Range,Distribution Channel,Shelf Life,Packaging.
Middle East & Africa Cereals Market was valued at USD 11.01(Revenue in USD Billion) in 2024.
Middle East & Africa Cereals Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.78% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.
The estimated market value of the Middle East & Africa Cereals Market for final year is USD 19.89 (USD Billion).

Middle East & Africa Cereals Market Company Profiling

Middle East & Africa Cereals Market Company Profiling
Frequently Asked Questions
The Middle East & Africa Cereals Market is segmented based on Segmentation Cereal Type,Product Form,Processing Level,Consumption Format,Product Category,Nature,Category,Functional Benefits,Packaging Size,Price Range,Distribution Channel,Shelf Life,Packaging.
Middle East & Africa Cereals Market was valued at USD 11.01(Revenue in USD Billion) in 2024.
Middle East & Africa Cereals Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.78% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.
The estimated market value of the Middle East & Africa Cereals Market for final year is USD 19.89 (USD Billion).

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