STATISTA – Digital Economy: Overview of the food economy and its trends in the Middle East

The rising cost of living, especially in the food industry, is currently a global concern, and the Middle Eastern region is no exception to this development. However, the challenges experienced within the food economy are vastly different within the Middle Eastern region. At the same time, there are connecting factors that shape Middle Eastern consumers’ food preferences, habits, and trends. The global pandemic has accelerated the digitalization of the food economy in the Middle East, and this trend is here to stay, especially considering consumer preferences during the holy month of Ramadan.