Mashroo3k Economic Consulting offers a feasibility study for a salt production and packaging plant project, ensuring the highest return on investment and the best payback period. This is achieved through comprehensive and accurate studies of the market size in Qatar, analysis of both local and international competitor strategies, and the ability to offer competitive pricing.
The salt production and packaging plant project is one that captures the interest of both the Qatari government and funding institutions, as it provides a vital commodity for a wide range of industries that are striving to grow in alignment with the government’s reconstruction and development vision. The plant aims to supply salt to various sectors, including the pharmaceutical industry, laboratories, food manufacturing of all kinds, and the paint and textile industries.
Consultants at Mashroo3k Economic Consulting point out that the diverse sectors supported by the salt production and packaging plant make it an attractive investment opportunity for those seeking to invest in Qatar. This is especially relevant given the country’s ongoing efforts to revitalize the industrial sector. Furthermore, the plant offers the potential to develop its production lines according to the latest international standards, enhancing its export potential and allowing it to contribute to other key sectors, such as livestock feed production, oil refining, and wastewater recycling facilities.
Mashroo3k Economic Consulting provides investors interested in establishing a salt production and packaging plant with a set of specialized feasibility studies based on up-to-date databases tailored to the Qatari market. These studies support the project’s success and help achieve the highest return on investment and the best payback period. This is accomplished through detailed analyses of the Qatari market size, competitor strategies—both local and international—and the development of competitive pricing offers.
Creating new investment opportunities with strong returns.
Generating solid profits for the project owner.
Providing employment opportunities and improving workers’ economic and social conditions.
Achieving strong cash flows and added economic value.
Ensuring optimal utilization of project resources and assets.
Attaining a high level of product quality.
Maintaining competitive pricing to help the project capture its targeted market share.
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The GCC countries comprise just 0.7% of the world’s population; however, they account for 3% of global spending on processed food and beverages—amounting to USD 102 billion out of a global total of USD 3.4 trillion. This indicates a high per capita consumption of food in the region, surpassing the global average. This is not surprising when examined closely: the population of the GCC now exceeds 58 million, and approximately 56.3% of this population falls within the age group of 25 to 54 years—a dynamic and youthful segment that underpins the food industry market more than any other demographic.
Given that Saudi Arabia alone accounts for approximately 59.7% of the total population in the GCC and over 53% of the region’s food and beverage market, Mashroo3k has chosen to present key indicators for this vital market within the Kingdom, based on the latest available data:
By the end of Q2 2021, there were around 916 food product factories in Saudi Arabia, with an additional 249 factories under construction.
The number of beverage factories stood at 209, with 71 more under development.
Food product factories represent 11.1% of the total number of operational factories in the Kingdom (8,258 factories), while beverage factories account for 2.5%.
The food and beverage market in Saudi Arabia was valued at approximately SAR 168.8 billion.
By the end of 2021, food consumption reached SAR 221 billion, marking a 6% growth.
According to global reports, food consumption in Saudi Arabia amounts to USD 70 billion, representing 60% of total food consumption across the Gulf region.
The fast-food market in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach USD 4.5 billion within the next three years.
The organic, healthy, and specialty foods market is estimated at USD 27 billion, while the halal food market alone is valued at USD 6 billion.
Saudi Arabia imports around USD 14.5 billion worth of food and beverage products annually.
In 2020, operational expenditures for food and beverage service activities were estimated at SAR 34,032.10 million, up from SAR 30,069.23 million in 2018.
Operating revenues for food and beverage service activities in 2020 were approximately SAR 61,557.77 million, compared to SAR 54,866.87 million in 2018.
By 2027, operational expenditures for these activities are projected to reach SAR 52,489.34 million, while revenues are expected to rise to SAR 92,084.64 million.
The total expected operational revenue for the food manufacturing sector in Saudi Arabia in 2027 is SAR 128,540.573 million.
Global Food Sector Overview:
According to UNICEF, the global malnutrition index rose to 9.8% in 2021.
Between 702 and 828 million people around the world suffer from hunger.
The global food market generates approximately USD 8.66 trillion in revenue.
Online channels are expected to account for 7.8% of total food market revenues.
Global production of primary crops totals 9.4 billion tons.
Global production of red and white meat reaches 337 million tons.
Fruit production stands at 883 million tons worldwide.
Vegetable production amounts to 1,128 million tons.
Global production of vegetable oils is around 201 million tons.
Dairy production totals 883 million tons globally.
Egg production reaches 83 million tons worldwide.
