Middle East & Africa Cake Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The cake market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,039.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 2.7% is expected of Middle East & Africa cake market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$2,448.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3,039.8
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
2.7%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA cake market highlights

  • The MEA cake market generated a revenue of USD 2,448.0 million in 2022.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.7% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, dessert cakes was the largest revenue generating product in 2022.
  • Cupcakes is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2023 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 2,448.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,039.8 million
Growth rate2.7% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentDessert cakes
Fastest growing segmentCupcakes
Historical data covered2018 - 2021
Base year for estimation2022
Forecast period covered2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCupcakes, Sponge Cakes, Dessert Cakes
Key market players worldwideCampbell Soup Company, Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV ADR, Britannia Bulk Holdings Inc, JM Smucker Co, McKee Foods Corporation, Balconi, Monginis, Bake'n Joy Foods


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 3.8% of the global cake market in 2022.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 31,788.9 million by 2030.

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Cake Market Scope

Cake market segmentation & scope
Cupcakes
Sponge Cakes
Dessert Cakes
Others
Foodservice
Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
Specialty Stores
Online
Others

Cake Market Companies

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Middle East & Africa cake market outlook

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Dessert cakes was the largest segment with a revenue share of 51.09% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa cake market based on cupcakes, sponge cakes, dessert cakes covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Sweet baked goods are consumed on a large scale in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Each market has a strong snacking culture, contributing to the demand for various sweet treats, including cakes.

Street vendors and local bakeries offer a variety of pastries, cakes, and cookies, such as the Basbousa (semolina cake soaked in syrup), Baklava, and Kunafa. Moreover, internationally inspired baked goods have gained widespread acceptance in the Middle Eastern & Africa. Saudi Arabian bakeries cater to diverse tastes, offering traditional and modern sweet baked goods.

South Africa has a strong baking culture influenced by a blend of indigenous, European, and Asian flavors. In the Middle East & Africa region, consumers are increasingly adopting health and wellness lifestyles, and baked goods with lower sugar content and alternative sweetening ingredients have captured the population’s attention.

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