The nutritional yeast market in the Middle East and Africa is gradually gaining traction, driven by the growing consumer awareness of plant-based nutrition and the rising demand for vegan and vegetarian diets. Urbanization and western dietary influences have led to a noticeable shift in food preferences, especially in Gulf countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the increasing prevalence of lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes is encouraging a shift toward healthier, fortified food options fuelling interest in nutritional yeast as a high-protein, B-vitamin-rich supplement. However, the market faces restraints due to limited awareness in rural areas, relatively low product availability, and higher price sensitivity. A key opportunity lies in expanding distribution networks and health food retail chains across urban African regions, particularly South Africa and Nigeria. Emerging trends such as clean-label food products and the growth of the organic food industry are also likely to support future market expansion across the region.
TABLE - Middle East and Africa Middle East And Africa Nutritional Yeast Market Size & Forecast 2021 – 2033
| Middle East and Africa | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Turkey | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Saudi Arabia | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| South Africa | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Egypt | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Nigeria | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Rest of MEA | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - Middle East And Africa Nutritional Yeast Market Size & Forecast By Type 2021-2033
| Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortified Nutritional Yeast | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Unfortified Nutritional Yeast | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - Middle East And Africa Nutritional Yeast Market Size & Forecast By Form 2021-2033
| Form | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flakes | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Powder | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Granules | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - Middle East And Africa Nutritional Yeast Market Size & Forecast By Application 2021-2033
| Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverages | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Dietary Supplements | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Animal Feed | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
| Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis