Dairy Trends in the Middle East & Africa, 2026

Dairy Trends in the Middle East & Africa, 2026

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This brief looks at some of the key trends in dairy in the Middle East and Africa. It specifically looks at trends that have changed significantly since 2025.

Table of contents:

1) Summary

2) Middle East: five dairy trends

  • Localisation becomes industrial policy, sharpened by conflict
  • Gulf dairy champions grow abroad and outside dairy
  • Protein, probiotics and less sugar
  • Camel milk becomes a premium category
  • Margins tighten and prices come under scrutiny

3)  Africa: five dairy trends

  • Dairy assets change hands
  • Nigeria bets on local milk
  • Protein and gut health go mainstream
  • Results diverge: West and Southern Africa recover, Egypt squeezed
  • East Africa: shortages push governments to formalise supply