Middle East and Africa Protective Cultures Market Share and Forecast by 2028

The protective cultures market in MEA is expected to grow from US$ 8.97 million in 2021 to US$ 17.17 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% from 2021 to 2028.

The UAE, South Africa, andSaudi Arabia are major economies in MEA. Rising consumption of dairy products are the major factor driving the growth of the MEA protective cultures market. The dairy market is evolving across the region. Consumers prefer better-for-you, natural, and sustainable dairy products with shorter ingredient lists and better transparency on product labeling. With the growing busy modern lifestyles, there is an increasing demand for convenient options that can be consumed on the go without having to be refrigerated to stay fresh. Protective cultures are significant in supporting dairy manufacturers to add to their bottom line by avoiding spoilage throughout shelf life, thereby meeting the consumer needs for natural and clean label products. Moreover, the consumption of dairy products, such as yogurt, butter, and cheese, is surging across the region. Cheese has become a primary component in daily diets. The cheese market is also one of the major end users of protective cultures due to specific protective culture against Listeria made from Lactobacillus plantarum is effective in preventing Listeria from forming on the high-risk red smear surface-ripened cheeses. Henceforth, these afore-mentioned factors will drive the demand for cheese in protective culture market. Furthermore, companies such as DuPont Danisco and Chr Hansen have a significant presence in the dairy products market with extensive dairy protective cultures. With rising demand for natural and healthy dairy products, clean-label and green-label products are witnessing huge demand in the dairy industry. Historically, dairy producers used artificial preservatives and additives, often chemical in nature, to help extend product shelf life and safeguard fresh dairy products from contamination. The growing consumption of dairy products and changing consumer preference from meat to dairy products for protein enrichment drive the growth of the protective cultures market, which is further anticipated to drive the market in MEA.

Turkey, South Africa, Iraq, and Israel have reported a high number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the MEA. According to the International Finance Corporation, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the economy of the MEA, which led to decline in oil production and tourism, as well as remittances. Turkey has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the MEA, followed by South Africa and the UAE, among others. Due to lockdown in the MEA countries, various food and beverages companies kept their facilities closed, which led to the reduction in the sale of various materials used in these industries, such as protective cultures.

MEA Protective Cultures Market Segmentation     

 MEA Protective Cultures Market – By Target Microorganism

• Bacteria
• Yeasts & Molds

MEA Protective Cultures Market – By Application

• Food Processing
  • Dairy Products
  • Beverages
  • Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Products
  • Others
• Animal Feed

MEA Protective Cultures Market– By Country

• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Rest of the Middle East and Africa

MEA Protective Cultures Market-Companies Mentioned

• Bioprox
• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
• DSM
• International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
• Kerry Group
• Lallemand Inc.
• Sacco Systems

Middle East and Africa Protective Cultures Report Scope