Market Overview
Middle East and Africa hot drinks sales are set to climb, with the market expected to reach USD 45.7 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. The region’s growth profile is underpinned by a combination of demographic expansion, urbanisation and the enduring cultural centrality of both tea and coffee. Even so, category development is becoming less about broad-based increases in consumption and more about structural upgrading, value optimisation and the widening segmentation between mass-market staples and higher-value, function-led propositions.
Tea remains one of the most deeply embedded beverage categories across the region, anchored in daily routines, hospitality rituals and long-standing intergenerational habits. Black tea continues to form the backbone of demand, supported by its affordability, wide accessibility and adaptability to local preparation styles, including spiced, milk-based and herbal variants. Loose tea and small-pack formats remain especially important in lower-income and traditional trade environments, reinforcing tea’s broad reach across income tiers. At the same time, health and wellness are becoming more influential in shaping the category mix. Green tea, fruit and herbal infusions, and other function-led blends are gaining traction among urban and higher-income consumers, where demand is increasingly linked to antioxidant benefits, digestive support, weight management and immune health. This is gradually shifting tea toward a more differentiated value structure without materially displacing its traditional mass base.
Coffee is following a similarly dual-track path. In many Middle Eastern and African markets, it remains deeply embedded in daily life and social customs, giving the category a resilient demand base across demographic groups. Mainstream formats continue to dominate where affordability and convenience are paramount, particularly in markets shaped by inflation and currency pressure. Yet urban centres are showing clearer signs of upgrading, with middle- and higher-income consumers displaying stronger interest in premium and specialty formats, origin differentiation and more refined quality cues. This suggests a market in which value growth is increasingly supported by internal migration toward higher-value offerings even as mass-market products continue to provide the bulk of scale.
Distribution patterns reinforce this layered structure. Small neighbourhood retailers and traditional trade remain central across much of the region, particularly in lower-income and rural markets where high-frequency replenishment and small pack sizes preserve accessibility. In parallel, modern retail networks are expanding in metropolitan areas, improving product visibility and assortment depth, while e-commerce and rapid-delivery platforms are becoming more influential in digitally advanced Gulf markets and select African urban hubs. Foodservice is also emerging as a meaningful complementary growth channel, particularly where tea houses, cafés and specialty concepts elevate the experiential and social dimensions of hot drinks. Overall, the Middle East and Africa hot drinks market is moving toward a more segmented and value-driven model, where demographic momentum still matters, but future gains will increasingly depend on functional innovation, premiumisation and retail modernisation.
This report delivers a comprehensive analysis and forward-looking perspective on the Middle East and Africa hot drinks market, covering historical data and market projections for the period from 2021 to 2031. By examining market size, growth rates, and segmented insights, the report highlights the dynamic shifts and emerging trends shaping the industry. It provides a granular breakdown across key dimensions, including product type, packaging type, distribution channel and country, offering stakeholders a detailed roadmap for strategic decision-making.
What’s Inside the Report
Designed for business leaders and strategists, this report offers a data-rich overview of the Middle East and Africa hot drinks market from 2021 to 2031, including historical data and projections through 2031. All figures are reported in (Tons/USD), with compound annual growth rates (CAGR) calculated for both periods. The analysis spans key dimensions such as product type, packaging type, distribution channel and country. This structure enables decision-makers to isolate growth-driving segments and align resource allocation with emerging market opportunities.
In addition to market size data, the report also delves into the key factors driving market evolution. Based on industry interviews and authoritative macroeconomic data, the report analyzes the key drivers behind market size fluctuations and outlines future development trends. It integrates insights on innovation, shifts in consumer behavior, and environmental changes to dissect market growth drivers and potential risks. Special focus is placed on high-performing growth areas within sub-markets, as well as opportunities arising from product innovations.
Furthermore, the report delivers a rigorous competitive assessment, tracking market share movements and brand performance among industry participants from 2021 onward. It highlights evolving competitive dynamics, consolidation trends, and granular share shifts, empowering stakeholders to benchmark performance and refine differentiation strategies. These evidence-based insights support targeted investment prioritization and long-term strategic planning.
Market Segmentation
The Middle East and Africa hot drinks market is structured as follows:
Product type – e.g., coffee (coffee capsules and pods, coffee mixes, ground coffee, instant coffee, whole beans), tea (black tea, fruit and herbal tea, green tea, instant tea, other tea), hot drink powders (chocolate-based powder drinks, malt-based powder drinks, other hot drink powders), other hot drinks
Packaging type – e.g., flexible packaging, glass, metal, paper-based containers, rigid plastic
Distribution channel – e.g., bars and HoReCa, convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, forecourts, hypermarkets, liquor/tobacco shops, small grocery stores, supermarkets, others
Country – e.g., Egypt, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, others
Macroeconomic & Demographic Indicators
Supporting context includes:
Total population
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Per capita consumption
Consumer spending as a percentage of GDP
These variables enhance understanding of consumption potential and macroeconomic trends affecting the market.
Competitive Landscape: Market Share Analysis
Market share insights presented in this report illustrate the evolving competitive landscape of the hot drinks sector in Middle East and Africa, with data on top-performing brands and consolidation trends. Key market participants include: Afri Tea and Coffee Blenders (1963) Ltd., Africafe sarl, Ahmad Tea Ltd., Akbar Brothers Ltd., Al Jawhara Group, AlKbous Group, Ameed Food Industries Co. W.L.L, AMS Baeshen & Co., Associated British Foods plc, Asta Group, Avi Ltd., Badawy Group For Food Industries, CAFE BOUKHARI, SARL, Cafe NIZIERE, Sarl, Excelo S.A., Finlays Colombo PLC, Food Empire Holdings Ltd., Great Abyssinia PLC, Groupe Bellakhdar, Groupe Facto, JDE Peet’s N.V., JUPITER INTERNATIONAL HOTELS, Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd, Labelle Group, Lipton Teas and Infusions, Luigi Lavazza S.p.A., Marouf Food Industries Company (Marouf Coffee), Mido Food Company S.A., Mondelez International Inc., Moyee Coffee Roasting PLC, Nestle S.A., Power Root (M) Sdn. Bhd., S. A. Bagersh PLC, Societe Ets. Michel Najjar sal, SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE DU CAFE, SARL, Star Cafe Ltd., Strauss Group Ltd., TO.MO.CA. Coffee Pvt. Ltd. Co., Wissotzky Tea (Israel) Ltd., etc.
Market share data is presented for top-performing companies in the overall hot drinks sector, as well as for individual segments such as hot drinks, coffee, tea and other hot drinks, enabling a granular view of competitive dynamics.
Market share analysis covered in the report:
Middle East and Africa hot drinks market share
Middle East and Africa coffee market share
Middle East and Africa tea market share
Middle East and Africa other hot drinks market share
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market – Product Type Analysis
Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market – Packaging Type Analysis
Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market – Country Analysis
Company/Brand Shares Analysis
Afri Tea and Coffee Blenders (1963) Ltd.
Africafe sarl
Ahmad Tea Ltd.
Akbar Brothers Ltd.
Al Jawhara Group
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market 2021-2031
Chart Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market, Net Growth, 2021-2031
Chart Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market, Growth Rates, 2021-2031
Table Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market by Product Type, 2021-2031
Chart Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2021-2031
Chart Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market by Product Type, 2021-2031
Table Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market by Packaging Type, 2021-2031
Chart Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2021-2031
Chart Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market by Packaging Type, 2021-2031
Table Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, 2021-2031
Chart Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2021-2031
Chart Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, 2021-2031
Table Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market by Country, 2021-2031
Chart Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market by Country, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2021-2031
Chart Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market by Country, 2021-2031
Table Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market Share (%), by Companies, 2021-2025
Chart Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market, by Companies, 2025
Table Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market Share (%), by Brands, 2021-2025
Chart Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market, by Brands, 2025
Table Middle East and Africa – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table Middle East and Africa – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table Middle East and Africa – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
This report profiles the following Middle East and Africa Hot Drinks companies:
Afri Tea and Coffee Blenders (1963) Ltd.
Africafe sarl
Ahmad Tea Ltd.
Akbar Brothers Ltd.
Al Jawhara Group
AlKbous Group
Ameed Food Industries Co. W.L.L
AMS Baeshen & Co.
Associated British Foods plc
Asta Group
Avi Ltd.
Badawy Group For Food Industries
CAFE BOUKHARI, SARL
Cafe NIZIERE, Sarl
Excelo S.A.
Finlays Colombo PLC
Food Empire Holdings Ltd.
Great Abyssinia PLC
Groupe Bellakhdar
Groupe Facto
JDE Peet’s N.V.
JUPITER INTERNATIONAL HOTELS
Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd
Labelle Group
Lipton Teas and Infusions
Luigi Lavazza S.p.A.
Marouf Food Industries Company (Marouf Coffee)
Mido Food Company S.A.
Mondelez International Inc.
Moyee Coffee Roasting PLC
Nestle S.A.
Power Root (M) Sdn. Bhd.
S. A. Bagersh PLC
Societe Ets. Michel Najjar sal
SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE DU CAFE, SARL
Star Cafe Ltd.
Strauss Group Ltd.
TO.MO.CA. Coffee Pvt. Ltd. Co.
Wissotzky Tea (Israel) Ltd.
