Saudi Arabia is aggressively pursuing food self-sufficiency through technology-driven agriculture, making the Single Cell Protein market increasingly relevant. SCP aligns well with the country's Vision 2030 goals, which emphasize sustainability, innovation, and reduced dependency on food imports. Given the country’s water scarcity and desert climate, SCP’s low environmental footprint is a major advantage. The Saudi government and private sector are investing in biotech startups and pilot facilities that focus on SCP derived from waste-to-protein processes, especially for aquafeed and poultry feed.
However, widespread adoption is hindered by high production costs and limited awareness of SCP as a food ingredient. Nonetheless, increasing support from sovereign wealth funds and strategic collaborations with international food-tech firms are helping overcome initial market barriers. The country’s rising demand for protein-rich diets and interest in halal-certified, sustainable feed inputs open doors for SCP. Over time, Saudi Arabia is expected to become a key market for SCP in the Gulf, especially in the animal nutrition sector.
TABLE - Saudi Arabia Single Cell Protein Products Market Size & Forecast By Source 2021-2033
Source | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Yeast-Based | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Algae-Based | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Fungi-Based | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Bacteria-Based | 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 - Saudi Arabia Single Cell Protein Products Market Size & Forecast By Application 2021-2033
Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Animal Feed | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Food & Beverage | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Nutraceuticals | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Others (Biofuels, Agriculture) | 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 - Saudi Arabia Single Cell Protein Products Market Size & Forecast By End-User 2021-2033
End-User | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Commercial Livestock Farmers | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Food Processing Companies | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Nutraceutical Manufacturers | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Biotech Firms | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Research Institutions | 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