The meat market size volume per capita in Saudi Arabia is projected to decline from 43.13 kilograms in 2024 to 40.57 kilograms in 2028, reflecting a consistent downward trend. In 2023, the actual meat consumption was at 43.75 kilograms per capita. This decline indicates a negative year-on-year variation of around 1.53% from 2023 to 2024 and shows continuing decreases of approximately 1.53% annually through 2028, based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
Future trends to watch for include potential changes in consumer preferences, such as a possible shift towards plant-based diets, government policies promoting health and sustainability, and economic factors influencing purchasing power and meat consumption patterns.