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The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the GCC soups and broths market from 2013 to 2024, with forecasts to 2035. In 2024, consumption totaled 115K tons ($470M), led by Saudi Arabia, which accounted for 67% of volume. Production reached 116K tons, with Saudi Arabia also being the largest producer. Imports fell sharply to 20K tons, while exports declined to 21K tons, dominated by the UAE. The market is forecast to grow at a decelerating pace, reaching 133K tons in volume and $560M in value by 2035. Key trends include strong per capita consumption in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and significant production growth, particularly in the UAE.
Key Findings
- GCC soups market volume reached 115K tons in 2024 and is forecast to grow to 133K tons by 2035
- Saudi Arabia is the dominant consumer, accounting for 67% of total market volume
- The United Arab Emirates is the primary export hub, supplying 93% of regional exports
- Market value is projected to increase from $470M in 2024 to $560M by 2035
- Oman shows the fastest import growth, with a 12.7% CAGR in volume from 2013-2024
Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for soups and broths in GCC, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.3% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 133K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.6% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $560M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
Consumption
GCC's Consumption of Soups And Broths
Soups consumption totaled 115K tons in 2024, with an increase of 3.8% against 2023 figures. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, consumption attained the peak volume in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
The value of the soups market in GCC rose rapidly to $470M in 2024, picking up by 5.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 8.4%. The level of consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
Consumption By Country
Saudi Arabia (77K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of soups consumption, comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, soups consumption in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United Arab Emirates (18K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Oman (9.5K tons), with an 8.3% share.
In Saudi Arabia, soups consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+2.6% per year) and Oman (+4.5% per year).
In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($300M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($75M). It was followed by Oman.
In Saudi Arabia, the soups market expanded at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2013-2024. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United Arab Emirates (+4.9% per year) and Oman (+7.6% per year).
The countries with the highest levels of soups per capita consumption in 2024 were Saudi Arabia (2.1 kg per person), the United Arab Emirates (1.7 kg per person) and Oman (1.7 kg per person).
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Kuwait (with a CAGR of +2.0%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Production
GCC's Production of Soups And Broths
In 2024, the amount of soups and broths produced in GCC stood at 116K tons, increasing by 11% on 2023. The total production indicated resilient growth from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production increased by +95.5% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. The volume of production peaked in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, soups production expanded sharply to $476M in 2024 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
Production By Country
The country with the largest volume of soups production was Saudi Arabia (70K tons), accounting for 60% of total volume. Moreover, soups production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United Arab Emirates (34K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kuwait (5.7K tons), with a 4.9% share.
In Saudi Arabia, soups production increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2013-2024. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+13.3% per year) and Kuwait (+9.2% per year).
Imports
GCC's Imports of Soups And Broths
Soups imports fell sharply to 20K tons in 2024, declining by -41.6% compared with 2023 figures. In general, imports recorded a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 with an increase of 61%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 34K tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.
In value terms, soups imports shrank notably to $95M in 2024. Overall, imports saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 with an increase of 39%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $146M, and then shrank notably in the following year.
Imports By Country
Saudi Arabia represented the key importing country with an import of about 8.3K tons, which amounted to 41% of total imports. Oman (5.2K tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (3.4K tons), Kuwait (1.4K tons) and Qatar (1.4K tons). All these countries together took near 57% share of total imports. Bahrain (333 tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +12.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.
In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($45M), Oman ($23M) and the United Arab Emirates ($12M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2024, together comprising 84% of total imports.
In terms of the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of +15.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.
Import Prices By Country
The import price in GCC stood at $4,743 per ton in 2024, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The level of import peaked at $4,942 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($6,121 per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($3,626 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports
GCC's Exports of Soups And Broths
Soups exports dropped rapidly to 21K tons in 2024, reducing by -24.6% against 2023 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when exports increased by 88%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 28K tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.
In value terms, soups exports reduced rapidly to $94M in 2024. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $117M in 2023, and then fell sharply in the following year.
Exports By Country
The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, finishing at 20K tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2024. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (1.4K tons), mixing up a 6.6% share of total exports.
The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the soups and broths exports, with a CAGR of +33.5% from 2013 to 2024. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2013 to 2024, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by +78 percentage points.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($88M) remains the largest soups supplier in GCC, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($5.6M), with a 5.9% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to +39.7%.
Export Prices By Country
The export price in GCC stood at $4,460 per ton in 2024, increasing by 6.5% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2013 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, soups export price decreased by -8.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $4,898 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($4,494 per ton), while Saudi Arabia totaled $4,013 per ton.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+4.7%).
This report provides a comprehensive view of the soups industry in GCC, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the regional value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.
Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between exporters and importers within GCC. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the soups landscape in GCC.
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- Key findings
- Report scope
- Product coverage
- Country coverage
- Methodology
- Forecasts to 2035
- Price analysis
- Market participants
- Country profiles
- How to use this report
- FAQ
Key findings
- Regional demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking supply hubs to import-reliant countries.
- Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
- Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating distinct cost curves across GCC.
- Market concentration varies by country, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
- The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the region.
Report scope
The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for GCC. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts across countries and sub-regions.
- Market size and growth in value and volume terms
- Consumption structure by end-use segments and countries
- Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
- Regional trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
- Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
- Competitive context and market entry conditions
Product coverage
- Prodcom 10891100 - Soups and broths and preparations therefor
Country coverage
Country profiles and benchmarks
For the regional report, country profiles provide a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators across GCC. The profiles highlight the largest consuming and producing markets and allow direct benchmarking across peers.
Methodology
The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.
- International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
- National production and consumption statistics
- Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
- Price series and unit value benchmarks
- Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation
All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.
Forecasts to 2035
The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links soups demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts within GCC.
- Historical baseline: 2012-2025
- Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
- Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
- Capacity and investment outlook for major producing countries
Each country projection is built from its own historical pattern and the regional context, allowing the report to show where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.
Price analysis and trade dynamics
Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and changes in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exchange rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.
- Price benchmarks by country and sub-region
- Export and import unit value trends
- Seasonality and calendar effects in trade flows
- Price outlook to 2035 under baseline assumptions
Profiles of market participants
Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This helps identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.
- Business focus and production capabilities
- Geographic reach and distribution networks
- Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
- Compliance, certification, and sustainability context
How to use this report
- Quantify regional demand and identify the most attractive country markets
- Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
- Track price dynamics and protect margins
- Benchmark performance against regional competitors
- Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of soups dynamics in GCC.
FAQ
What is included in the soups market in GCC?
The market size aggregates consumption and trade data at country and sub-regional levels, presented in both value and volume terms.
How are the forecasts to 2035 built?
The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.
Does the report cover prices and margins?
Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.
Which countries are profiled in detail?
The report provides profiles for the largest consuming and producing countries in GCC.
Can this report support market entry decisions?
Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.
1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- 11.1Bahrain
- Market Size
- Production
- Imports
- Exports
- 11.2Kuwait
- Market Size
- Production
- Imports
- Exports
- 11.3Oman
- Market Size
- Production
- Imports
- Exports
- 11.4Qatar
- Market Size
- Production
- Imports
- Exports
- 11.5Saudi Arabia
- Market Size
- Production
- Imports
- Exports
- 11.6United Arab Emirates
- Market Size
- Production
- Imports
- Exports
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2025
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2025
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Consumption, by Country, 2025
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Production, by Country, 2025
- Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
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