The RTD tea market in the United Arab Emirates is projected to expand at a healthy compound annual growth rate of 7.35% through 2030, reflecting solid underlying demand and sustained market development. This trajectory positions RTD tea as one of the more dynamic non-alcoholic beverage segments in the country, supported by favourable consumption conditions and an increasingly diversified product landscape.
At a structural level, growth is being driven by the interaction of climatic factors, rising health awareness and accelerating product innovation. Persistently hot weather structurally underpins demand for chilled beverages, while consumers are increasingly seeking options that combine refreshment with a healthier image and a sense of novelty. Within this context, RTD tea has strengthened its appeal as an alternative to carbonated soft drinks, benefiting from perceptions of lighter taste profiles and greater alignment with wellness-oriented lifestyles.
From a product perspective, non-carbonated RTD tea continues to form the backbone of the category. However, low-sugar and reduced-sugar variants are demonstrating stronger growth resilience as health considerations gain prominence. At the same time, fermented and carbonated RTD tea formats are expanding their footprint, leveraging functional positioning and differentiated flavour experiences to attract new consumer segments. As the market matures, the growth logic is gradually shifting away from pure scale expansion toward deeper structural development centred on health credentials, functional benefits and broader choice.
Channel dynamics further reinforce this momentum. Modern retail formats and immediate-consumption locations such as service stations remain central to volume generation, while online platforms are playing an increasingly important role by offering wider assortments and lowering trial barriers for new products. In parallel, active foodservice and tourism-related consumption are extending RTD tea usage beyond traditional retail occasions. Overall, the UAE RTD tea market is evolving from a predominantly cooling-focused category into a more diversified cold beverage segment, with future growth anchored in the combined effects of health orientation, continuous innovation and multi-channel expansion.
Developed to support market planning and channel strategy, this data report maps out the RTD tea market in United Arab Emirates. With 2025 as its latest update point, it includes five years of historical data and six-year forecasts, helping teams align operations with future market realities.
What’s Inside the Report
Annual market size figures expressed in (Liters/AED/USD), spanning 2020 to 2030. The dataset includes both historical actuals and forecasts, along with CAGR calculations for historical and projected periods.
Market Segmentation
The United Arab Emirates RTD tea market is categorized into the following segments:
Product type – e.g., RTD sparkling tea, still RTD tea
Type – e.g., no/low-sugar RTD tea, regular RTD tea
Flavor – e.g., black tea, green tea, others
Distribution channel – e.g., bars and HoReCa, convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, forecourts, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, 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 analysis is included for the RTD tea industry in United Arab Emirates, shedding light on the relative scale and market presence of major firms. Leading companies include: Almarai Company, Barakat Vegetables & Fruits Co. (LLC), Kersab Fruit Juices Manufacturing LLC, Remedy Drinks Ltd., Sapporo Holdings Limited, Unilever PLC, etc.
This report delivers comprehensive market share data for key players in the total RTD tea market, complemented by segment-specific analysis for RTD tea, RTD sparkling tea, still RTD tea, regular RTD tea and reduced-sugar RTD tea categories.
Market share analysis covered in the report:
United Arab Emirates RTD tea market share
United Arab Emirates RTD sparkling tea market share
United Arab Emirates still RTD tea market share
United Arab Emirates regular RTD tea market share
United Arab Emirates reduced-sugar RTD tea market share
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market – Product Type Analysis
United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market – Type Analysis
United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market – Flavor Analysis
United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Almarai Company
Barakat Vegetables & Fruits Co. (LLC)
Kersab Fruit Juices Manufacturing LLC
Remedy Drinks Ltd.
Sapporo Holdings Limited
Unilever PLC
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market by Type, 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market by Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market by Type, 2020-2030
Table United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market by Flavor, 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market by Flavor, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market by Flavor, 2020-2030
Table United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2025
Chart United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market, by Companies, 2025
Table United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2025
Chart United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market, by Brands, 2025
Table United Arab Emirates – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table United Arab Emirates – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table United Arab Emirates – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table United Arab Emirates RTD Tea Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)