The Saudi Arabia Catering Services Market size is valued at USD 3,560.62 million in 2024 and projected to reach USD 5,261.08 million in 2030 and it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 8.12% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30, advancing at a CAGR of 8.12% during 2025–2030, according to the latest research study by MarkNtel Advisors.
The market is significantly backed by rising demand for catering services at events and social gatherings, hospitals, corporate offices, and educational institutions, among others. Additionally, the government supported ongoing efforts to modernize hospitality sector, to sustain the millions of Hajj and Umrah pilgirims, further boost the demand for catering services across KSA. Moreover, the growing trend towards healthy eating and rising popularity of international cuisines have also contributed to the growth of the Saudi Arabia Catering Services Market.
Key Takeaways from the Report
- Historical Years: 2020-23
- Base Years: 2024
- Forecast Years: 2025-30
- Market Value in 2024: USD 3,560.62 Million
- Market Value by 2030: USD 5,261.08 Million
- CAGR (2025-30): 12%
- Leading Type Segment: Saudi Arabia Catering Services Market is led by the Contractual segment holding a substantial share of the market.
- Leading Model Segment: The Client Pay B2B segment is projected to witness a significant share in the Saudi Arabia Catering services market during 2025-30.
- Growth Restriction: Lack of skilled professionals to improve efficiency, restrict the market growth.
- Market Driver: Frequent occurrence of mega events within the kingdom, elevate the market expansion.
- Key Players: Gulf Catering Company, Tamimi Global Company Ltd., Saudi Catering & Contracting, Algosaibi Services, Nesma Catering, CATRION, Al-Suwaidi Services, Gulf Mahmal Support Services Co. Ltd., and Others.
Key Trends in UAE Catering Services Industry 2025
- Rising adoption of digital ordering & cashless payments
- Growing preference for healthy & customized menus
- Surge in pilgrimage-driven catering demand (Hajj & Umrah)
- Expansion of corporate & institutional contracts
- Growth of mega-events & hospitality conferences
- Increasing focus on aesthetics & experiential catering
- Vision 2030 initiatives boosting tourism & hospitality services
Which Type Segment Leads the Saudi Arabia Catering Services Market?
Based on type segment, the market is bifurcated into contractual and non-contractual. Among all, the contractual segment dominated the industry with potential market shares, fuelled by growing tourism, education, healthcare, and religious services. With long-term contracts ensuring stability, the segment thrives on inflight catering and large-scale pilgrimage feeding programs. As Saudi Arabia plans to accommodate over 330 million travelers by 2030, contractual catering will remain the backbone of industry growth.
Key Challenges & Market Opportunities in KSA Catering Services Industry
One of the leading opportunity elevating the growth of the catering services in Saudi Arabia is the government’s Pilgrimage experience program under vision 2030. This aims to expand the number of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims served annually. With a target of welcoming over 6 million Hajj pilgrims by 2030 and accommodating more than 330 million international and domestic travelers, the demand for structured, large-scale catering services in Mecca, Medina, and major airports is set to surge. This creates the unique growth opening for the culture and religious significant, thereby bolstering the market growth and expansion.
Future of Saudi Arabia Catering Services Market
Over the next 5 years, the industry is projected to witness steady growth supported by, favourable government initiatives, rising corporate investments, and mega-event hosting. The leading catering service providers are projected to offer exponential growth by adapting to evolving consumer expectations, leveraging SWOT-based strategies, and scaling through digital innovations.
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