- The U.A.E specialty fats market is expanding steadily, driven by increasing demand in bakery, confectionery, and processed foods. The market benefits from the country's strong food service sector and rising consumer preference for premium, healthier products.
- Urbanization, tourism growth, and the popularity of Western-style diets are fueling the demand for specialty fats like cocoa butter alternatives, dairy fat replacers, and frying fats.
- The Cocoa Butter Equivalents (CBE) in type segment is expected to dominate the market due to its excellent compatibility with natural cocoa butter, cost-effectiveness, and ability to maintain the desired texture, gloss, and mouthfeel in chocolate and confectionery products.
- The semi-solid in form segment is expected to dominate the market due to its versatility, ease of handling, and widespread use in bakery, confectionery, and dairy applications. Semi-solid fats offer optimal plasticity and spreadability, making them ideal for use in margarine, spreads, and cream fillings.
