Middle East & Africa Baby Finger Food Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Product Type (Prepared, Dried, and Others) and Distribution Channel (Hypermarket and Supermarket, Convenience Stores, Online, and Others

  • Report Code : TIPRE00015404
  • Category : Food and Beverages
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 98
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The baby finger food market in MEA is expected to reach US$ 2,363.47 million by 2027 from US$ 1,585.79 million in 2019; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2020 to 2027.



UAE and Rest of MEA are the major contributors to the market in MEA. In 2019, Rest of MEA contributed to the largest share in the MEA baby finger food market while UAE is expected to be the fastest-growing country over the forecast period. Growth in urbanization and upsurge in the middle-class population supports the market for baby finger food in UAE and Rest of MEA. The countries are considered to be the significant markets of baby finger foods, in terms of production and consumption. Rapid urbanization coupled with increase in disposable income and shift in consumer lifestyle are some of the potential drivers facilitating the growth of the baby finger food market in UAE and Rest of MEA. Further, the growth of distribution channel such as hypermarket and supermarket, online, convenience store and other along with strong presence of leading manufacturers have significantly driven the growth of the baby finger food market in both the countries.

Increasing demand for organic and natural baby finger food is bolstering the growth of the baby finger food market in MEA region. Organic baby finger foods are such baby foods which are prepared from such fruits and vegetables which are being cultivated without the use of artificial fertilizers or harmful chemicals. Organic and natural form of baby finger food has started gaining traction in the wake of alarming health issues and rising focus on healthy living. The organically grown baby finger food is capable of better retaining essential nutrients. Rising use of organically grown fruits and vegetables in preparation of baby finger is expected to promote the growth of the market. Companies such as HiPP GmbH & Co. Vertrieb KG, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., and other companies distribute organic baby finger food worldwide. Apart from the rise in population demanding healthier food options, rising disposable income has fuelled the demand for organic baby finger food. The well-established countries are specifically experiencing massive growth in demand for organic food.

Based on distribution channel, the baby finger food market is bifurcated into hypermarket and supermarket, convenience stores, online and others. The hypermarket and supermarket segment dominated the baby finger food market whereas the online segment is expected to grow at fastest growth rate during the forecast period of 2020-2027. Hypermarket and supermarket offer a broad range of products from different brands at one place with discounted prices compared to other distribution channels. Hypermarket and supermarket are self-service shops that offer different categories of products. Hypermarket and supermarket are considered as a major distribution channel for the sales of baby finger food. The wide array of these products is placed at an eye-catching assortment on shelves of hypermarket and supermarket to attract customers. Hypermarket and supermarket offer products of different brands in one place with affordable prices than other distribution channels. Also, different brands' products are placed nearby to facilitate buyers to select suitable products in less time. Apart from this, factors such as hassle-free transactions, bulk purchasing, better services, and pleasant customer experience encourage buyers to shop from hypermarket & supermarket. Besides, the online channel is also gaining popularity owing to the growing digitization. With the rising influence of online retail in the world, consumer preference is shifting towards buying products online. This trend has drawn interest of baby finger food manufactures to offer their products online to broaden their consumer base, as well as retain the existing one. In the MEA, this trend is primarily driven by rising preference of consumers for convenience shopping. These factors are anticipated to influence the overall baby finger food market growth in the MEA during the forecast period.

COVID-19 pandemic has affected industries and economies in various countries due to lockdowns, business shutdowns, and travel bans which will adversely affect the baby finger food market. Saudi Africa has the largest COVID-19 cases in the MEA region, and is followed by Saudi Arabia and UAE, among others. UAE was the first country in MEA to report a confirmed case of COVID-19.

MEA Baby Finger Food Market Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)

MEA Baby Finger Food Market Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
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MEA Baby Finger Food Market – By Product Type

  • Prepared
  • Dried
  • Others

 MEA Baby Finger Food Market – By Distribution Channel

  • Hypermarket and Supermarket
  • Convenience Stores
  • Online
  • Others

 MEA Baby Finger Food Market – By Country

  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of MEA

MEA Baby Finger Food Market – Companies Mentioned

  • Nestlé, S.A.
  • Kraft-Heinz, Inc.
  • The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
  • HiPP GmbH & Co. Vertrieb KG
  • Lotus Bakeries Corporate
  • Dana Dairy Group
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Product Type and Distribution Channel (Hypermarket and Supermarket, Convenience Stores, Online, and Others

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Saudi Arabia

  1. Nestlé, S.A.
  2. Kraft-Heinz, Inc.
  3. The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
  4. HiPP GmbH & Co. Vertrieb KG
  5. Lotus Bakeries Corporate
  6. Dana Dairy Group

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