PUBLISHER: The Insight Partners | PRODUCT CODE: 1761166
PUBLISHER: The Insight Partners | PRODUCT CODE: 1761166
The halal food for service market size is valued at US$ 11.38 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 16.14 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2031.
Today, consumers are increasingly health conscious, which influences their food consumption preferences. Consumers are now looking for meals that can keep them healthy and boost their overall quality of life. Halal certification is regarded as a mark of quality, purity, and freshness. Many non-Muslims trust halal-certified products as safer and of higher quality compared to non-certified alternatives. Due to the stringent regulations in obtaining halal certifications, halal food has evolved from a religious practice to an assurance of safe, hygienic, and healthy food choices. According to the 2021/2022 State of the Global Islamic Economy Report by DinarStandard, several ethical Islamic values are gaining momentum outside the Muslim community, with non-Muslim consumers also preferring halal meat and products. The halal slaughter process involves thorough draining of blood, which reduces microbial activity and contamination risks. Since blood is a medium for bacterial growth, its removal ensures fresher, safer meat with a longer shelf life and less risk of pathogens such as Salmonella. Halal meat tends to have a leaner composition with lower saturated fat and higher protein content, supporting muscle development, weight management, and cardiovascular health. It is generally free from antibiotics, hormones, and chemical preservatives, which are often present in conventional meat. This absence of additives aligns with consumer demand for minimally processed foods and reduces exposure to substances linked to antibiotic resistance and other health concerns. With such increased awareness of the health benefits of halal meat, halal food is not only linked to religious practices but has also become popular among non-Muslims.
Prepacked or ready-to-eat halal meals are a convenient and cost-effective option for service sectors to cater to their growing demand. The rising demand for prepacked halal meals from various service sectors, such as airlines, railways, maritime, schools and colleges, and theme parks, can be attributed to increased halal tourism worldwide. Airlines primarily use prepacked and ready-to-eat meals for ease of distribution and storage on board to ensure consistency and food safety, especially during long international flights. Prepacked meals designed for airlines are prepared on the ground by catering facilities. They are then transported to the airline and stored in refrigerators for flight attendants to distribute in-flight. The growing number of international travelers has led several airlines to offer halal in-flight meals. For instance, Malaysia Airlines, one of Asia's largest airlines, claims that all meals in-flight are halal-certified and prepared to comply with halal regulations.
Based on the end user, the halal food for service market is segmented into airlines, railways, maritime, healthcare, schools and colleges, theme parks, and others. Airlines have held a large market share in the market in 2024. Airlines play a crucial role in the halal food for service market, driven by the increasing demand for culturally and religiously appropriate meal options among Muslim travelers. With the global expansion of air travel and the increased number of passengers from Muslim-majority countries, airlines are prioritizing the inclusion of halal-certified meals to dietary requirements.
A few players operating in the halal food for service market include Midamar Corporation, Halal Fine Foods, radish, Fatima Brand, The Halal Food Company, LSG Group, J&M Food Products Company, Whitsons Culinary Group, Air Chef Inc, Emirates Flight Catering, Foodcase International BV, American Foods Group LLC, Kragtwijk Finest Food, Stogel-Catering, and Bangkok Air Catering Co Ltd, among others. Players operating in the halal food for service market focus on providing innovative and healthy products at affordable prices to fulfill customer demand.
The overall halal food for service market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the market. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain more analytical insights into the topic. The participants of this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers-along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders-specializing in the halal food for service market.