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Saudi Arabia Food Service Market

Saudi Arabia Food Service Market 11.37 CAGR Growth Outlook 2025-2033

Saudi Arabia Food Service Market by Type (Full Service Restaurants, Quick Service Restaurants, Institutes, Others), by Service Type (Dine-In, Takeaway, Delivery), by Restaurant Type (Chained, Independent), by Cuisine Type (Western Cuisine, Middle Eastern Cuisine, Asian Cuisine, Others), by Forecast 2026-2034

Jan 26 2026

Base Year: 2025

150 Pages

Saudi Arabia Food Service Market 11.37 CAGR Growth Outlook 2025-2033

Key Insights

The Saudi Arabia Food Service Market is projected to expand from $20.87 billion in the base year 2024 to reach $30.09 billion by 2032, demonstrating a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The market encompasses diverse segments including fast food outlets, traditional restaurants, catering services, and specialty cafes. These categories cater to a wide spectrum of consumer needs, from globally recognized fast-food chains to authentic local cuisines like Kabsa and Shawarma, integral to Saudi culture. Catering services support events and gatherings, while specialty cafes focus on unique beverage and dessert offerings, reflecting both local tastes and international trends. This dynamic mix highlights the fusion of regional and global influences shaping the Saudi Arabian food service landscape.

Saudi Arabia Food Service Key Trends

Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Market Size and Forecast (2024-2030) — Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Company Market Share

Population growth and urbanization driving demand.
Increasing disposable incomes fueling consumer spending.
Evolving consumer lifestyles and preferences.
Growth in tourism boosting the hospitality sector.

Driving Forces: What's Propelling the Saudi Arabia Food Service Market

Government initiatives to promote the food service industry
Favorable regulatory environment
Growing demand for convenience food
Increasing number of food delivery platforms

Challenges and Restraints in Saudi Arabia Food Service Market

Rising labor costs due to the increasing minimum wage and Saudization initiatives
Intense competition from the informal food sector, offering lower-priced options
Cultural and religious factors influencing food consumption habits, such as halal adherence and traditional preferences
Shortage of skilled workforce in the industry, including chefs, waiters, and management personnel
Rising costs of raw materials, including imported ingredients and packaging

Emerging Trends in Saudi Arabia Food Service

Health and wellness-focused menus
Plant-based food options
Personalized dining experiences
Digitalization and automation

Growth Catalysts in Saudi Arabia Food Service Industry

Increasing investment in the food service sector
Government support for food startups
Growing popularity of online food ordering and delivery
Expanding tourism industry

Market Segmentation: Saudi Arabia Food Service Analysis

Type:

Service Type:

Commercial and Institutional

Leading Players in the Saudi Arabia Food Service Market

Yum! Brands, Inc. (U.S.)
Starbucks Corporation (U.S.)
McDonald’s Corporation (U.S.)
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (Canada)
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (U.S.)
Papa John's International, Inc. (U.S.)
ALBAIK Food Systems Company Ltd. (Saudi Arabia)
Herfy Food Services Co. JSC (Saudi Arabia)
KUDU Company for Food and Catering (Saudi Arabia)
Hardee’s Restaurants LLC (U.S.)

Significant Developments in Saudi Arabia's Food Service Sector

February 2023: ‘Ramla Terraza’, an international food mall, opened its doors for visitors to try a variety of world-famous restaurants.
December 2022: Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen opened its new outlet in Saudi Arabia.
July 2022: Americana Restaurants signed an agreement with Yum! Brands to establish and operate Pizza Hut brand restaurants in Saudi Arabia.
June 2022: Starbucks KSA introduced an all-female drive-thru store in the country.

Comprehensive Coverage Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Report

Market Overview: Provides an in-depth analysis of the Saudi Arabia food service market, including its historical evolution, current landscape, and growth drivers.
Market Size and Forecast: Presents detailed estimates and projections of the market size in terms of revenue and volume, segmented by key market segments.
Market Segmentation: Classifies the market based on various factors, such as service type (quick service restaurants, casual dining, fine dining), cuisine type (local, international), and distribution channel (dine-in, takeaway, delivery).
Industry Analysis: Examines the structure of the food service industry, including industry concentration, competitive dynamics, and key industry trends.
Competitive Landscape: Profiles leading players in the Saudi Arabia food service market, providing insights into their market share, strategies, and financial performance.
Future Outlook: Explores potential growth opportunities and challenges in the market, along with key projections and insights into emerging trends.

Regional Insight

Eastern Province
Central Region
Western Region
Southern Region
Northern Region

Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Market Share by Region - Global Geographic Distribution — Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Regional Market Share

Consumer Side Analysis

Eating habits
Consumer preferences
Consumer spending

SWOT Analysis

Strengths:

Strong consumer demand
Favorable government policies
Growing tourism industry

Weaknesses:

High labor costs
Competition from the informal sector

Opportunities:

Health and wellness-focused menus
Plant-based food options
Digitalization and automation

Threats:

Economic downturn
Changing consumer tastes

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Saudi Arabia Food Service Market REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

Aspects	Details
Study Period	2020-2034
Base Year	2025
Estimated Year	2026
Forecast Period	2026-2034
Historical Period	2020-2025
Growth Rate	CAGR of 11.6% from 2020-2034
Segmentation	By Type Full Service Restaurants Quick Service Restaurants Institutes Others By Service Type Dine-In Takeaway Delivery By Restaurant Type Chained Independent By Cuisine Type Western Cuisine Middle Eastern Cuisine Asian Cuisine Others By Geography

1. Introduction
- 1.1. Research Scope
- 1.2. Market Segmentation
- 1.3. Research Methodology
- 1.4. Definitions and Assumptions
2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Introduction
3. Market Dynamics
- 3.1. Introduction
- - 3.2. Market Drivers
  - - 3.2.1. Expansion of International Brands in Saudi Arabia to Fuel Market Growth
- - 3.3. Market Restrains
  - - 3.3.1. The rise of Online Food Orders Could Impact Market Dynamics
- - 3.4. Market Trends
  - - 3.4.1. Rising Popularity of Veganism to Fuel Market Growth
4. Market Factor Analysis
- 4.1. Porters Five Forces
- 4.2. Supply/Value Chain
- 4.3. PESTEL analysis
- 4.4. Market Entropy
- 4.5. Patent/Trademark Analysis
5. Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2020-2032
- 5.1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by Type
  - 5.1.1. Full Service Restaurants
  - 5.1.2. Quick Service Restaurants
  - 5.1.3. Institutes
  - 5.1.4. Others
- 5.2. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by Service Type
  - 5.2.1. Dine-In
  - 5.2.2. Takeaway
  - 5.2.3. Delivery
- 5.3. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by Restaurant Type
  - 5.3.1. Chained
  - 5.3.2. Independent
- 5.4. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by Cuisine Type
  - 5.4.1. Western Cuisine
  - 5.4.2. Middle Eastern Cuisine
  - 5.4.3. Asian Cuisine
  - 5.4.4. Others
- 5.5. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast - by Region
  - 5.5.1.
6. Competitive Analysis
- 6.1. Market Share Analysis 2025
- - 6.2. Company Profiles
  - - 6.2.1 Yum! Brands Inc. (U.S.)
      6.2.1.1. Overview
      6.2.1.2. Products
      6.2.1.3. SWOT Analysis
      6.2.1.4. Recent Developments
      6.2.1.5. Financials (Based on Availability)
    - 6.2.2 Starbucks Corporation (U.S.)
      6.2.2.1. Overview
      6.2.2.2. Products
      6.2.2.3. SWOT Analysis
      6.2.2.4. Recent Developments
      6.2.2.5. Financials (Based on Availability)
    - 6.2.3 McDonald’s Corporation (U.S.)
      6.2.3.1. Overview
      6.2.3.2. Products
      6.2.3.3. SWOT Analysis
      6.2.3.4. Recent Developments
      6.2.3.5. Financials (Based on Availability)
    - 6.2.4 Restaurant Brands International Inc. (Canada)
      6.2.4.1. Overview
      6.2.4.2. Products
      6.2.4.3. SWOT Analysis
      6.2.4.4. Recent Developments
      6.2.4.5. Financials (Based on Availability)
    - 6.2.5 Domino’s Pizza Inc. (U.S.)
      6.2.5.1. Overview
      6.2.5.2. Products
      6.2.5.3. SWOT Analysis
      6.2.5.4. Recent Developments
      6.2.5.5. Financials (Based on Availability)
    - 6.2.6 Papa John's International Inc. (U.S.)
      6.2.6.1. Overview
      6.2.6.2. Products
      6.2.6.3. SWOT Analysis
      6.2.6.4. Recent Developments
      6.2.6.5. Financials (Based on Availability)
    - 6.2.7 ALBAIK Food Systems Company Ltd. (Saudi Arabia)
      6.2.7.1. Overview
      6.2.7.2. Products
      6.2.7.3. SWOT Analysis
      6.2.7.4. Recent Developments
      6.2.7.5. Financials (Based on Availability)
    - 6.2.8 Herfy Food Services Co. JSC KSA. (Saudi Arabia)
      6.2.8.1. Overview
      6.2.8.2. Products
      6.2.8.3. SWOT Analysis
      6.2.8.4. Recent Developments
      6.2.8.5. Financials (Based on Availability)
    - 6.2.9 KUDU Company for Food and Catering (Saudi Arabia)
      6.2.9.1. Overview
      6.2.9.2. Products
      6.2.9.3. SWOT Analysis
      6.2.9.4. Recent Developments
      6.2.9.5. Financials (Based on Availability)
    - 6.2.10 Hardee’s Restaurants LLC (U.S.)
      6.2.10.1. Overview
      6.2.10.2. Products
      6.2.10.3. SWOT Analysis
      6.2.10.4. Recent Developments
      6.2.10.5. Financials (Based on Availability)

List of Figures

Figure 1: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Revenue Breakdown (billion, %) by Product 2025 & 2033
Figure 2: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Share (%) by Company 2025

List of Tables

Table 1: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Revenue billion Forecast, by Type 2020 & 2033
Table 2: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Volume Milli Forecast, by Type 2020 & 2033
Table 3: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Revenue billion Forecast, by Service Type 2020 & 2033
Table 4: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Volume Milli Forecast, by Service Type 2020 & 2033
Table 5: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Revenue billion Forecast, by Restaurant Type 2020 & 2033
Table 6: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Volume Milli Forecast, by Restaurant Type 2020 & 2033
Table 7: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Revenue billion Forecast, by Cuisine Type 2020 & 2033
Table 8: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Volume Milli Forecast, by Cuisine Type 2020 & 2033
Table 9: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Revenue billion Forecast, by Region 2020 & 2033
Table 10: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Volume Milli Forecast, by Region 2020 & 2033
Table 11: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Revenue billion Forecast, by Type 2020 & 2033
Table 12: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Volume Milli Forecast, by Type 2020 & 2033
Table 13: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Revenue billion Forecast, by Service Type 2020 & 2033
Table 14: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Volume Milli Forecast, by Service Type 2020 & 2033
Table 15: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Revenue billion Forecast, by Restaurant Type 2020 & 2033
Table 16: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Volume Milli Forecast, by Restaurant Type 2020 & 2033
Table 17: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Revenue billion Forecast, by Cuisine Type 2020 & 2033
Table 18: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Volume Milli Forecast, by Cuisine Type 2020 & 2033
Table 19: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Revenue billion Forecast, by Country 2020 & 2033
Table 20: Saudi Arabia Food Service Market Volume Milli Forecast, by Country 2020 & 2033

Methodology

Step 1 - Identification of Relevant Samples Size from Population Database

Step 2 - Approaches for Defining Global Market Size (Value, Volume* & Price*)

Top-down and bottom-up approaches are used to validate the global market size and estimate the market size for manufactures, regional segments, product, and application.

Note*: In applicable scenarios

Step 3 - Data Sources

Primary Research

Web Analytics
Survey Reports
Research Institute
Latest Research Reports
Opinion Leaders

Secondary Research

Annual Reports
White Paper
Latest Press Release
Industry Association
Paid Database
Investor Presentations

Step 4 - Data Triangulation

Involves using different sources of information in order to increase the validity of a study

These sources are likely to be stakeholders in a program - participants, other researchers, program staff, other community members, and so on.

Then we put all data in single framework & apply various statistical tools to find out the dynamic on the market.

During the analysis stage, feedback from the stakeholder groups would be compared to determine areas of agreement as well as areas of divergence

Additionally, after gathering mixed and scattered data from a wide range of sources, data is triangulated and correlated to come up with estimated figures which are further validated through primary mediums or industry experts, opinion leaders.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of the Saudi Arabia Food Service Market?

The projected CAGR is approximately 11.6%.

2. Which companies are prominent players in the Saudi Arabia Food Service Market?

Key companies in the market include Yum! Brands, Inc. (U.S.), Starbucks Corporation (U.S.), McDonald’s Corporation (U.S.), Restaurant Brands International Inc. (Canada), Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (U.S.), Papa John's International, Inc. (U.S.), ALBAIK Food Systems Company Ltd. (Saudi Arabia), Herfy Food Services Co. JSC, KSA. (Saudi Arabia), KUDU Company for Food and Catering (Saudi Arabia), Hardee’s Restaurants LLC (U.S.).

3. What are the main segments of the Saudi Arabia Food Service Market?

The market segments include Type, Service Type, Restaurant Type, Cuisine Type.

4. Can you provide details about the market size?

The market size is estimated to be USD 20.87 billion as of 2022.

5. What are some drivers contributing to market growth?

Expansion of International Brands in Saudi Arabia to Fuel Market Growth.

6. What are the notable trends driving market growth?

Rising Popularity of Veganism to Fuel Market Growth.

7. Are there any restraints impacting market growth?

The rise of Online Food Orders Could Impact Market Dynamics.

8. Can you provide examples of recent developments in the market?

February 2023: ‘Ramla Terraza’, an international food mall, opened its doors for visitors to try a variety of world-famous restaurants. The mall claims to provide an international flavor to food lovers through 4 distinctive international restaurants.

9. What pricing options are available for accessing the report?

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10. Is the market size provided in terms of value or volume?

The market size is provided in terms of value, measured in billion and volume, measured in Milli.

11. Are there any specific market keywords associated with the report?

Yes, the market keyword associated with the report is "Saudi Arabia Food Service Market," which aids in identifying and referencing the specific market segment covered.

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The pricing options vary based on user requirements and access needs. Individual users may opt for single-user licenses, while businesses requiring broader access may choose multi-user or enterprise licenses for cost-effective access to the report.

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