Mashroo3k consulting company offers a feasibility study for a salt production and packaging factory, with the highest profitability and best payback period, through a series of precise studies on the food industry sector in the Sultanate of Oman, and an analysis of local and foreign competitors’ strategies, along with the ability to provide competitive pricing.
The salt production and packaging plant project is among those that attract the attention of the Omani government and funding entities in the Sultanate of Oman, as it provides a basic commodity for many other industries that seek to advance in light of the Omani government’s vision to activate Vision 2040. The plant aims to produce and supply salt for several sectors, such as: pharmaceutical industries, laboratories, food factories of all kinds, and paint and textile factories.
Consultants from Mashroo3k consulting company point out that the diversity of the sectors in which the salt production and packaging plant contributes makes it an attractive option for Omani investors looking to invest in Oman, especially under the state’s policies to revive the industrial sector, with the possibility of developing production lines in the plant according to the latest international standards, which increases its export opportunities and contributes to other important sectors such as livestock feed production, oil refining, and wastewater recycling plants.
Mashroo3k Company provides economic consulting to investors wishing to invest in a salt production and packaging factory in the Sultanate of Oman, offering a range of specialized feasibility studies based on updated databases specific to the Omani market, which helps ensure the project’s success, achieve the highest profit return, and the best payback period, by analyzing the strategies of local and foreign competitors and providing competitive price offers.
Utilization of industrial technology.
Use of high-quality raw materials.
The salt production industry relies on experts and technicians.
Enhancing the efficiency of the mining sector’s contribution to GDP.
Availability of reliable sources for salt procurement.
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The Gulf Cooperation Council (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 total USD 3.4 trillion. This highlights the region’s exceptionally high per capita food consumption, surpassing the global average.
This is unsurprising upon closer examination: the GCC population now exceeds 58 million people, with approximately 56.3% falling within the 25–54 age bracket—a vital and dynamic demographic that forms the backbone of the food industry market due to its youthfulness and vitality.
Saudi Arabia alone accounts for approximately 59.7% of the GCC’s total population and captures more than 53% of the food and beverage market share in the region. Accordingly, Mashroo3k Company has compiled key indicators of this vital market in the Kingdom, based on the latest available statistics:
By the end of Q2 2021, the number of food product factories was estimated at 916, with an additional 249 factories under construction.
The number of beverage factories stood at 209, with 71 more under construction.
Food product factories represented 11.1% of the total 8,258 operational factories in Saudi Arabia, while beverage factories accounted for 2.5%.
The Saudi food and beverage market was valued at SAR 168.8 billion.
By the end of 2021, food consumption reached SAR 221 billion, marking a 6% growth rate.
According to global reports, Saudi Arabia’s food consumption was valued at USD 70 billion—equivalent to 60% of the total food consumption across the Gulf region.
The fast-food market in Saudi Arabia is projected to reach USD 4.5 billion within the next three years.
The organic, healthy, and specialty food market is valued at USD 27 billion, while the halal food market stands at USD 6 billion.
Saudi Arabia imports approximately USD 14.5 billion worth of food and beverages annually.
In 2020, operating expenses 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 reached SAR 61,557.77 million in 2020, up from SAR 54,866.87 million in 2018.
By 2027, operating expenses for food and beverage service activities are expected to reach SAR 52,489.34 million, while operating revenues are forecast to climb to SAR 92,084.64 million.
Total operating revenues for the food product manufacturing sector in Saudi Arabia are projected to reach SAR 128,540.573 million by 2027.
Global Food Sector Overview:
According to UNICEF, the global malnutrition rate rose to 9.8% in 2021.
Between 702 million and 828 million people are suffering from hunger worldwide.
The global food market generates approximately USD 8.66 trillion in revenue.
About 7.8% of global food market revenue is expected to be generated through online sales.
Total global production of primary crops amounts to 9.4 billion tons.
Total global production of red and white meats is 337 million tons.
Total global fruit production is 883 million tons.
Total global vegetable production is 1,128 million tons.
Total global vegetable oil production is 201 million tons.
Total global dairy production stands at 883 million tons.
Total global egg production amounts to 83 million tons.
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 food market in the Kingdom has reached USD 27 billion, while the halal food market is valued at USD 6 billion.
Saudi Arabia’s imports of food and beverage products are estimated at approximately USD 14.5 billion annually.
In 2020, operating expenses for food and beverage service activities were estimated at SAR 34,032.10 million, compared to SAR 30,069.23 million in 2018.
Operating revenues for food and beverage service activities reached SAR 61,557.77 million in 2020, up from SAR 54,866.87 million in 2018.
By 2027, operating expenses for food and beverage service activities are expected to reach SAR 52,489.34 million, while operating revenues are projected to reach SAR 92,084.64 million.
The total projected operating revenues for the food product manufacturing sector in Saudi Arabia are expected to reach SAR 128,540.573 million by 2027.
