Middle East and Africa Protective Cultures Market

Market Introduction

The protective cultures market in Middle East & Africa is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the rest of the Middle East and Africa. The region has witnessed a shift in socio-economic condition owing to the rapid economic developments, coupled with the rising disposable incomes of people. The increasing adoption of western culture, rising influence of western food habits on the young population, and hectic work schedules are a few factors propelling the demand for convenience food in the region. Therefore, manufacturers are incorporating protective cultures to inhibit the growth of pathogenic organisms or microbiological deterioration agents. The increasing utilization of protective cultures as natural preservatives in processed dairy products is primarily driving the growth of the protective cultures market in the region. Moreover, the Middle East & Africa is increasingly inclined toward using clean label ingredients and products. Protective cultures are natural and provide a valuable "green" advantage for food labels, which further promotes the growth of the protective cultures market. The consumers are looking for products with cleaner labels because they perceive them to be healthier, safer, and of higher quality. For instance, according to the food navigator, consumer's priorities for clean label products in Saudi Arabia are—a product should be a religion compliant diets, it does not have artificial additives or preservatives and pesticides or pollutants.

Turkey, South Africa, Iraq, and Israel have reported a high number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the MEA. According to the International Finance Corporation, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the economy of the MEA, which led to decline in oil production and tourism, as well as remittances. Turkey has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the MEA, followed by South Africa and the UAE, among others. Due to lockdown in the MEA countries, various food and beverages companies kept their facilities closed, which led to the reduction in the sale of various materials used in these industries, such as protective cultures.

Middle East and Africa Protective Cultures Strategic Insights

Strategic insights for the Middle East and Africa Protective Cultures provides data-driven analysis of the industry landscape, including current trends, key players, and regional nuances. These insights offer actionable recommendations, enabling readers to differentiate themselves from competitors by identifying untapped segments or developing unique value propositions. Leveraging data analytics, these insights help industry players anticipate the market shifts, whether investors, manufacturers, or other stakeholders. A future-oriented perspective is essential, helping stakeholders anticipate market shifts and position themselves for long-term success in this dynamic region. Ultimately, effective strategic insights empower readers to make informed decisions that drive profitability and achieve their business objectives within the market.

Middle East and Africa Protective Cultures Report Scope

Middle East and Africa Protective Cultures Regional Insights

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The protective cultures market in MEA is expected to grow from US$ 8.97 million in 2021 to US$ 17.17 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% from 2021 to 2028. Emergence of animal feed as lucrative application; Animal feed products improve animals' health. Rapid urbanization and increasing consumption of meat and other end products, such as eggs and milk, across diverse regions stimulate the growth of the animal feed market. The animal feed helps enhance the animal's abilities by providing enriched nutrients and feedstuff, which accelerate growth and weight gain and strengthen immunity. Outbursts of diseases in animals are bolstering the adoption of animal feed as it heightens the animals' health and proper regulation of the food chain. Moreover, the high growth in the animal feed market is supported by the growth strategies of significant players in the form of investments and expansions, which helps them enhance the product portfolio and reach out to new target markets. Moreover, protective cultures have application in formulating clean label animal feed and pet foods. Animal feed manufacturers are focusing on evolving specialty cultures for animal feed. In recent years, silage producers in Europe have been using microbial strains to inhibit the growth of pathogenic micro-organisms in silage. For instance, DeLaval Inc. offers Feedtech Silage F3000, a bacterial culture that safeguards mold, clostridia, and yeast from developing and destroying the silage. Such rising initiatives by manufacturers for developing protective cultures for animal feed preservation are projected to create lucrative opportunities for the protective cultures market during the forecast period. This is bolstering the growth of the protective cultures market.

Key Market Segments

Based on target microorganism, the MEA protective cultures market is bifurcated into bacteria, and yeasts & molds. In 2020, the yeasts & molds segment held the largest share MEA protective cultures market. Based on application the market is divided into food processing and animal feed. The food processing segment accounts for largest market share in the 2020. Similarly, based on food processing, the market is bifurcated into dairy products

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Major Sources and Companies Listed

A few major primary and secondary sources referred to for preparing this report on the protective cultures market in MEA are company websites, annual reports, financial reports, national government documents, and statistical database, among others. Major companies listed in the report are Bioprox, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, DSM, Lallemand Inc., International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Kerry Group and Sacco System among others.

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MEA PROTECTIVE CULTURES MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Target Microorganism

• Bacteria
• Yeasts & Molds

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Application

• Food Processing
  • Dairy Products
  • Beverages
  • Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Products
  • Others
• Animal Feed

By Country

• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Rest of the Middle East and Africa

Company Profiles

• Bioprox
• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
• DSM
• International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
• Kerry Group
• Lallemand Inc.
• Sacco Systems