United Arab Emirates (UAE) RTD Tea & Coffee Market Overview, 2028

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ready-to-drink tea and coffee market is dynamic and thriving. The UAE, particularly Dubai and Abu Dhabi, is known for its vibrant food and beverage scene, and ready-to-drink beverages, including tea and coffee, have gained significant popularity. The UAE has a diverse population, resulting in a mix of cultural influences on beverage consumption. Traditional Emirati drinks, such as karak tea and Arabic coffee (Gahwa), are popular among locals and expatriates. Additionally, there is a growing interest in international flavours and specialty tea and coffee varieties. The UAE has a flourishing coffee culture with a strong demand for coffee-based beverages. This has led to the rise of specialty coffee shops and an increasing appreciation for high-quality coffee. Ready-to-drink coffee options, such as iced coffee and canned coffee, have gained popularity among busy urban dwellers. The UAE has a rich heritage of traditional Majlis gatherings, where people come together to socialise, discuss, and enjoy refreshments. In such gatherings, tea and coffee play an important role as beverages that foster conversation and community bonding. Ready-to-drink tea and coffee products are often enjoyed during these gatherings, offering convenience and a familiar taste.

According to the research report "UAE Ready-to-Drink Tea and Coffee Market Overview, 2028," published by Bonafide Research, the USA Ready-to-Drink Tea and Coffee market is projected to reach a market size of above USD 50 Million by 2028. The UAE has witnessed a significant expansion of its beverage culture, influenced by global trends and a diverse population. The younger generation, in particular, has embraced a wider range of beverage options, including ready-to-drink tea and coffee. This expanding beverage culture contributes to the growing demand for innovative and convenient products. The UAE is a popular tourist destination and has a thriving hospitality industry. Ready-to-drink tea and coffee are readily available in hotels, restaurants, cafes, and tourist attractions, catering to the needs of both residents and visitors. The hospitality industry's growth contributes to the overall demand for ready-to-drink beverages in the UAE. Based on the types, which include ready-to-drink tea and coffee, in the UAE market, the ready-to-drink tea has the highest market share. Tea holds significant cultural importance in the UAE and the broader Middle Eastern region. Traditional drinks like karak tea and Arabic tea are deeply ingrained in the local culture and are consumed regularly. The preference for tea as a beverage choice naturally translates into a higher market share for ready-to-drink tea products. The UAE experiences a hot climate for most of the year, making cold beverages a popular choice to combat the heat. Ready-to-drink tea often served chilled or with ice, provides a refreshing and cooling option for consumers. The demand for cold beverages, including ready-to-drink iced tea, drives the market share of ready-to-drink tea in the UAE.

Based on the packaging segment, it includes the pet bottle, canned, glass bottle, fountain/aseptic, and others (pouches, cartoons, and cups). In the UAE, the pet bottle is leading the packaging market for ready-to-drink products. Personalization is a significant trend in the UAE market. Consumers appreciate the ability to customise their beverage experience. PET bottles with writable surfaces or personalised labels allow consumers to add their names or messages, creating a sense of ownership and uniqueness. As well as the fast-paced lifestyle in the UAE, the demand for convenient and portable packaging solutions PET bottles are lightweight, shatter-resistant, and easy to carry, making them an ideal choice for on-the-go consumption. Brands are focusing on providing practical and user-friendly packaging options to cater to the busy lifestyles of UAE consumers. Consumers in the UAE value creative and aesthetically pleasing packaging designs. To stand out on the shelves and draw customers in, brands are using distinctive forms, sizes, and label designs. The utility and practicality of PET bottles are improved by novel features like easy-grip bottles, resealable tops, or built-in straws.

Based on the pricing range, there are regular prices, premium prices, popular prices, fountain prices, and super premium prices. In the UAE, the regular price segment is leading the market; the UAE has a diverse population with varying income levels. The regular price segment caters to the majority of consumers who seek affordable options without compromising on taste or quality. Ready-to-drink tea and coffee products in this segment are priced competitively, making them accessible to a broader consumer base. In the future, the super-premium will grow at the highest CAGR rate. Based on the distribution channel, which includes off-trade and on-trade, In the UAE, the off-trade segment is leading the market. Carrefour, Lulu Hypermarket, Spinneys, and Choithrams are the supermarkets and hypermarkets that offer a variety of ready-to-drink tea and coffee.
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Considered in this report
• Geography: UAE
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028

Aspects covered in this report
• UAE Ready to Drink Tea & Coffee market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation



By Type
• Ready to Drink Tea
• Ready to Drink Coffee

By Packaging
• Pet Bottle
• Canned
• Glass Bottle
• Fountain/Aseptic
• Others (Pouches, Cartoons and Cups)

By Price
• Regular ($0.50 to $2 per unit)
• Popular Priced ($2 TO $4)
• Premium ($4 to $8)
• Super Premium (above $8)
• Fountain

By Distribution Channel
• Off-trade
• On-trade (Food Service and Vending)

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to ready to Drink Tea & Coffee industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.