Competitive Landscape
Arla Foods Builds Leadership through Volume-Driven Innovation
Cheese in the UAE is moderately concentrated, with Arla Foods National Products Co LLC, owned by Arla Foods Amba which is headquartered in Denmark, leading with a 26% share in 2026 and Almarai Co Ltd, based in Saudi Arabia, following with 15%. The combined share of the top two companies stands at 42%, illustrating the dominance of these international players, but leaving significant space for competition from other multinational firms, such as Lactalis Dairy Products & Trading (Middle East) DMCC, which has a 7% share and FrieslandCampina Middle East DMCC, which has a 6% share.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cheese industry in United Arab Emirates with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Cheese industry in United Arab Emirates, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Cheese in United Arab Emirates report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Cheese in United Arab Emirates?
- Which are the leading brands in Cheese in United Arab Emirates?
- How are products distributed in Cheese in United Arab Emirates?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Cheese?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in United Arab Emirates?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Cheese in the United Arab Emirates - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Cheese Summary
Sales Growth Supported by Promotions to Boost Shopper Loyalty
Spreadable Cheese Gains as Value Formats Drive Growth
Hard Cheese Outpaces Peers Due to Health and Wellness Trend
Premium Launches Capture Rising Consumer Demand
Health, Indulgence and Convenience Are the Top Future Trends in Cheese
Arla Foods Builds Leadership through Volume-Driven Innovation
Hypermarkets Shape Consumer Preferences through Broad Assortments
Online Platforms Expand Reach for Premium and Specialist Cheese
Retailers Accelerate Multipack Promotions to Drive Shopper Loyalty
Manufacturers Broaden Offering with Lighter and Regional Cheese
Dairy Products and Alternatives in the United Arab Emirates - Industry Overview
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Protein Milk Launches Reshape Consumer Habits and Boost Value
Almarai and Al Rawabi Fuel Functional Dairy’S Dominance
Hayatna Drives Plant-Based Shift as Wellness Redefines Value
Local Manufacturers Drive Functional Innovation to Outpace Imports
Premium Launches Balance Value with Differentiation
Almarai Strengthens Functional Dairy's Lead
Rivals Target Niche Growth
Hypermarkets Drive Consumer Choice with Broad Assortment and Price Comparison
E-Commerce Accelerates as Consumers Embrace Omnichannel Dairy Shopping
Al Rawabi and Almarai Redefine Daily Nutrition with Functional Launches
Viva and Carrefour Expand Value with Multiple Pack Sizes and Private Label
Hayatna Drives Mainstream Adoption as Plant-Based Options Diversify
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Cheese
- Spreadable Cheese
- Processed Cheese excl Spreadable
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- Packaged Hard Cheese
- Unpackaged Hard Cheese
- Soft Cheese
Cheese
This is the aggregation of hard, soft, spreadable and processed cheese (excl spreadable). Note: Non-dairy cheese substitutes are excluded from this category and tracked under plant-based cheese.
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