Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market Introduction and Overview
According to SPER Market Research, the Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market is estimated to reach USD XX million by 2033 with a CAGR 19.64%.
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market, including market size and trends, product mix, distribution channels, and supplier analysis. A cloud kitchen, sometimes referred to as a ghost kitchen or virtual kitchen, is a setup where food is prepared with the intention of being delivered rather than eaten at the establishment. Cloud kitchens, in contrast to traditional restaurants, only prepare and package meals for online orders and don't have a real storefront or eating space. They usually contain several restaurant brands or concepts in a single central kitchen area, which promotes operational efficiency and reduces costs by pooling resources like personnel and equipment.
- The largest satellite kitchen chain in the UAE, Kitopi, said on March 1, 2023, that it had reached an agreement to buy AWJ, a well-known regional food and beverage firm. Although the amount of the purchase was not disclosed, Kitopi noted that it was one of the biggest deals in the MEA's food and beverage industry.
- In a joint venture with Americana Group, the largest food and beverage operator in the Middle East, REEF, the largest operator of virtual restaurants, logistics, and proximity hubs in North America, announced on January 6, 2022, the opening of cloud kitchens under the brands REEF, Americana, and third parties.
Market Opportunities and Challenges
Opportunities: The increasing demand for food delivery, the thriving e-commerce sector, and the quickening pace of digital change will propel the majority of the market expansion. The region's cloud kitchen market is also being driven by rising urbanization and hectic lifestyles, which are changing consumer tastes. Cloud kitchens are providing an alternative to traditional dine-in experiences by responding to the changing expectations of urban consumers wanting for quick, convenient, and a wide range of food options as cities get denser and consumers seek convenience. Cloud kitchens have benefited from the region's rich and varied food culture, which includes a variety of ethnic cuisines, by providing specialized and niche food concepts to cater to customers' particular food preferences and reach a variety of market segments.
Furthermore, The MEA region is dwelling to a diverse range of cuisines that are derived from long-standing customs and regional specialties that span millennia. The cloud kitchen sector is influenced by this cultural diversity, with operators trying to accommodate a wide range of tastes and preferences that are common throughout the Middle East and Africa region. Prominent entities in the Middle East and Asia (MEA) cloud kitchen industry comprise a heterogeneous blend of regional upstarts and global corporations, all contending for market supremacy and patronage.
Challenges: The Middle East and Africa have made significant improvements in digital infrastructure, as evidenced by the high rate of smartphone adoption and rising internet penetration. However, certain regions remain without adequate connectivity, particularly in rural or isolated areas. This makes it difficult for cloud kitchens to operate smoothly, since they primarily rely on online platforms for order placement, communication, and delivery logistics. Cloud kitchen operators may have difficulties while trying to manage online orders, keep track of inventories in real time, and guarantee effective delivery operations in locations with spotty or inconsistent internet connectivity. Furthermore, the region's adoption and expansion of cloud kitchens are impacted by certain areas' lower levels of digital literacy and consumer trust in online platforms. Therefore, these factors could impede the Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market's full growth.
Market Competitive Landscape
The Cloud Kitchen market in Middle East & Africa is moderately fragmented. Some of the market key players are Grubtech, IKCON, Kaykroo, Kitchen Park, Kitopi, Kook, Rebel Foods, Rebel Foods.
Scope of the report:
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market size available for years | 2020-2033 |
| Base year considered | 2023 |
| Forecast period | 2024-2033 |
| Segments covered | By Product Type, By Type, By Nature
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| Regions covered | Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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| Companies Covered | Avane Cloud Kitchen, Grubtech, IKCON, Kaykroo, Kitchen Park, Kitopi, Meal Box, Rebel Foods, The Food Lab, Others
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COVID-19 Impact on Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market
The food service sector in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) has undergone a significant transformation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The demand for meal delivery surged as traditional dine-in eateries were forced to close or curtail operations due to lockdowns and social distancing tactics. Cloud kitchens, intended for delivery-only businesses, came to light during the crisis as a robust option fairly rapidly. They provided a safe and effective solution to the demand from customers for restaurant-caliber takeout at home. Due to the increase in demand, cloud kitchen models became more popular in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), encouraging both new and established food enterprises to invest in virtual kitchen sets.
Key Target Audience:
- Restaurants and Food Chains
- Food Delivery Platforms
- Startups and Entrepreneurs
- Catering Businesses
- Virtual Restaurants
Our in-depth analysis of the Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market includes the following segments:
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By Product Type:
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Burger/Sandwich
Pizza/Pasta
Chicken
Seafood
Mexican/Asian Food
Others
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By Type:
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Independent Cloud Kitchen
Commissary/Shared Kitchen
KitchenPods
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By Nature:
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Franchised
Standalone
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Key Topics Covered in the Report:
- Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market Size (FY’2024-FY’2033)
- Overview of Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market
- Segmentation of Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market By Product Type (Burger/Sandwich, Pizza/Pasta, Chicken, Seafood, Mexican/Asian Food, Others)
- Segmentation of Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market By Type (Independent Cloud Kitchen, Commissary/Shared Kitchen, KitchenPods)
- Segmentation of Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market By Nature (Franchised, Standalone)
- Expansion Analysis of Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market
- Problems and Obstacles in Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market
- Competitive Landscape in the Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market
- Impact of COVID-19 and Demonetization on Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market
- Details on Current Investment in Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market
- Competitive Analysis of Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market
- Prominent Players in the Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market
- SWOT Analysis of Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market
- Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY’2024-FY’2033)
- Recommendations from Analyst
1. Introduction
1.1. Scope of the report
1.2. Market segment analysis
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research data source
2.1.1. Secondary Data
2.1.2. Primary Data
2.1.3. SPER’s internal database
2.1.4. Premium insight from KOL’s
2.2. Market size estimation
2.2.1. Top-down and Bottom-up approach
2.3. Data triangulation
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
4.1.1. Drivers
4.1.2. Restraints
4.1.3. Opportunities
4.1.4. Challenges
4.2. COVID-19 Impacts of the Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market
5. Market variable and outlook
5.1. SWOT Analysis
5.1.1. Strengths
5.1.2. Weaknesses
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.4. Threats
5.2. PESTEL Analysis
5.2.1. Political Landscape
5.2.2. Economic Landscape
5.2.3. Social Landscape
5.2.4. Technological Landscape
5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
5.2.6. Legal Landscape
5.3. PORTER’s Five Forces
5.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
5.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
5.3.3. Threat of Substitute
5.3.4. Threat of new entrant
5.3.5. Competitive rivalry
5.4. Heat Map Analysis
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launch, and Collaboration in Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market
7. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market, By Product Type (USD Million) 2020-2033
7.1. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2026
7.2. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Product Type, 2027-2033
7.3. Burger/Sandwich
7.4. Pizza/Pasta
7.5. Chicken
7.6. Seafood
7.7. Mexican/Asian Food
7.8. Others
8. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market, By Type (USD Million) 2020-2033
8.1. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Type, 2020-2026
8.2. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Type, 2027-2033
8.3. Independent Cloud Kitchen
8.4. Commissary/Shared Kitchen
8.5. KitchenPods
9. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market, By Nature (USD Million) 2020-2033
9.1. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Nature, 2020-2026
9.2. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Nature, 2027-2033
9.3. Franchised
9.4. Standalone
10. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market Forecast, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
10.1. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market Size and Market Share
11. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market, By Region, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
11.1. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market Size and Market Share By Region (2020-2026)
11.2. Middle East & Africa Cloud Kitchen Market Size and Market Share By Region (2027-2033)
11.3. Qatar
11.4. Saudi Arabia
11.5. United Arab Emirates
11.6. Egypt
11.7. Morocco
11.8. Nigeria
11.9. South Africa
11.10. Rest of Middle-East and Africa
12. Company Profile
12.1. Grubtech
12.1.1. Company details
12.1.2. Financial outlook
12.1.3. Product summary
12.1.4. Recent developments
12.2. IKCON
12.2.1. Company details
12.2.2. Financial outlook
12.2.3. Product summary
12.2.4. Recent developments
12.3. Kaykroo
12.3.1. Company details
12.3.2. Financial outlook
12.3.3. Product summary
12.3.4. Recent developments
12.4. Kitchen Park
12.4.1. Company details
12.4.2. Financial outlook
12.4.3. Product summary
12.4.4. Recent developments
12.5. Kitopi
12.5.1. Company details
12.5.2. Financial outlook
12.5.3. Product summary
12.5.4. Recent developments
12.6. Kaykroo
12.6.1. Company details
12.6.2. Financial outlook
12.6.3. Product summary
12.6.4. Recent developments
12.7. Meal Box
12.7.1. Company details
12.7.2. Financial outlook
12.7.3. Product summary
12.7.4. Recent developments
12.8. Rebel Foods
12.8.1. Company details
12.8.2. Financial outlook
12.8.3. Product summary
12.8.4. Recent developments
12.9. The Food Lab
12.9.1. Company details
12.9.2. Financial outlook
12.9.3. Product summary
12.9.4. Recent developments
12.10. Avane Cloud Kitchen
12.10.1. Company details
12.10.2. Financial outlook
12.10.3. Product summary
12.10.4. Recent developments
12.11. Others
13. Conclusion
14. Reference Links
15. List of Abbreviations