Middle East & Africa Canned Seafood Market Size and Forecast (2021

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The Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market is projected to expand from US$ 983.3 Million in 2025 to US$ 1,618.7 Million by 2034. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.7% between 2026 and 2034.

Executive Summary and Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market Analysis

The demand for canned seafood across the Middle East & Africa is being shaped by increasing urbanization, changing income levels, and the growing requirement for affordable and shelf-stable food products. With an extended shelf life, convenient storage requirements, and suitability for regions where cold-chain facilities may be limited, canned seafood serves as an important protein source throughout the region. Population expansion and continued urban development are further increasing consumer demand for convenient food products that can be easily incorporated into everyday meals. Canned varieties such as tuna, sardines, and mackerel are particularly popular because of their affordability, convenience, and flexibility across both traditional and contemporary recipes.

In Middle Eastern countries, particularly higher-income economies, consumer interest in premium and imported canned seafood products is increasing. This growth is supported by the expansion of organized retail networks and evolving dietary preferences. Across several African markets, canned seafood contributes significantly to food accessibility and security by providing consumers with an affordable and nutritious source of protein. Growing awareness of seafood's nutritional advantages is also encouraging consumption among health-conscious consumers.

At the same time, improvements in retail infrastructure, packaging solutions, and distribution systems are increasing the availability of canned seafood across urban and semi-urban markets. Although sustainability is gradually becoming a consideration, especially within the region's more developed economies, the market continues to be primarily driven by affordability, accessibility, convenience, and ease of storage.

Strategic Insights

Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market Segmentation Analysis

By Product, the Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market is segmented into Tuna, Salmon, Sardines, Mackerel, Shrimps and Prawns, Clams, Crabs, Lobsters, and Others. The Tuna segment accounted for the largest market share in 2025.

By Distribution Channel, the Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market is categorized into Supermarket and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retail, and Others. The Supermarket and Hypermarkets segment held the dominant position in 2025.

Market Report Scope

Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market Outlook

Blended dietary positioning is becoming an increasingly important trend in the global seafood industry as consumers adopt more flexible and personalized approaches to food and nutrition. Instead of following one specific dietary model, individuals are incorporating seafood into different eating patterns based on their priorities around nutrition, convenience, functionality, and overall wellness.

Seafood offers several nutritional advantages, including high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential micronutrients, making it suitable for a broad range of health-focused diets. It can be incorporated into dietary approaches such as Mediterranean, pescatarian, flexitarian, and high-protein diets, allowing seafood products to address the needs of consumers with different nutritional objectives and lifestyles.

This versatility enables seafood to be consumed across numerous occasions, ranging from routine family meals to specialized health, fitness, and nutrition-focused eating plans. The trend also reflects a wider movement away from strict dietary categories toward personalized and adaptable eating habits, with consumers increasingly emphasizing nutritional value, variety, convenience, and balanced consumption.

As plant-based and reduced-meat dietary patterns continue to gain popularity worldwide, seafood is increasingly viewed as an alternative protein source capable of connecting conventional animal-based proteins with plant-focused diets. Processed and ready-to-eat seafood products further support this trend by providing convenient, portion-friendly choices that can be incorporated into modern meal preparation. This flexible dietary positioning is strengthening seafood's role as both a nutritionally functional and adaptable food option within changing global consumption patterns.

Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market Country Insights

By country, the Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market is divided into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Rest of Middle East and Africa. The Rest of Middle East and Africa segment represented the largest market share in 2025.

Demand for canned seafood across the Rest of the Middle East & Africa is supported by inadequate cold-chain infrastructure in several markets, rapid urbanization, and the requirement for affordable and non-perishable protein sources. In countries including Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, canned tuna, sardines, and mackerel are commonly used by households and food vendors in preparations such as stews, jollof rice, sandwiches, and other everyday meals.

Hot climatic conditions and recurring electricity disruptions can make fresh and frozen seafood more difficult to store reliably. As a result, shelf-stable canned seafood products provide an effective option for maintaining access to protein without depending on continuous refrigeration. The expansion of small neighborhood retailers and open-air markets has also enabled canned seafood to reach a broad consumer base, with smaller and lower-priced cans offering affordable options for consumers with limited daily incomes.

Imported seafood products from Asian and European suppliers compete with locally produced and regionally packed products, while promotional offers and multipack pricing are helping increase household consumption. Furthermore, improving disposable incomes in developing urban areas are encouraging consumers to purchase more convenient food products. These factors position canned seafood as a practical solution for consumers seeking quick, protein-rich meals that do not require refrigeration.

Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market Company Profiles

Leading companies participating in the Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market include Princes Limited, Conservas Ortiz S.A., Bolton Group S.p.A, Frinsa, Petrossian, John West Foods Limited, King Oscar AS, Pinhais & Ca Lda, RAMIREZ, and FANGST.

These companies are pursuing multiple strategies, including business expansion, product innovation, and mergers and acquisitions, to strengthen their product offerings, respond to changing consumer preferences, expand their market presence, and increase their respective market shares.

Product Code: TIPRE00043920

1. Executive Summary

1.1 Analyst Market Outlook

2. Global Canned Seafood Market Landscape

2.1 Overview
2.2 Value Chain Analysis
2.3 Supply Chain Analysis
- 2.3.1 List of Manufacturers/Suppliers
- 2.3.2 List of Potential Customers (Upto 50)
2.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
2.5 PEST Analysis

3. Competitive Landscape

3.1 Company Benchmarking by Key Players
3.3 Market Concentration

4. Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Key Industry Dynamics

4.1 Market Drivers
4.2 Market Restraints
4.3 Market Opportunities
4.4 Future Trends
4.5 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:

5. Canned Seafood Market - Middle East and Africa Analysis

5.1 Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market Volume (Kilo Tons), 2021 - 2034
5.2 Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market Volume Forecast and Analysis (Kilo Tons)
5.3 Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue (US$ Million), 2021 - 2034
5.4 Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis

6. Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market Volume and Revenue Analysis - by Product

6.1 Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market Forecast and Analysis by Product
- 6.1.1 Tuna
  - 6.1.1.1 Overview
  - 6.1.1.2 Tuna: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (Kilo Tons)
  - 6.1.1.3 Tuna: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million)
- 6.1.2 Salmon
  - 6.1.2.1 Overview
  - 6.1.2.2 Salmon: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (Kilo Tons)
  - 6.1.2.3 Salmon: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million)
- 6.1.3 Sardines
  - 6.1.3.1 Overview
  - 6.1.3.2 Sardines: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (Kilo Tons)
  - 6.1.3.3 Sardines: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million)
- 6.1.4 Mackerel
  - 6.1.4.1 Overview
  - 6.1.4.2 Mackerel: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (Kilo Tons)
  - 6.1.4.3 Mackerel: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million)
- 6.1.5 Shrimps and Prawns
  - 6.1.5.1 Overview
  - 6.1.5.2 Shrimps and Prawns: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (Kilo Tons)
  - 6.1.5.3 Shrimps and Prawns: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million)
- 6.1.6 Clams
  - 6.1.6.1 Overview
  - 6.1.6.2 Clams: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (Kilo Tons)
  - 6.1.6.3 Clams: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million)
- 6.1.7 Crabs
  - 6.1.7.1 Overview
  - 6.1.7.2 Crabs: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (Kilo Tons)
  - 6.1.7.3 Crabs: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million)
- 6.1.8 Lobsters
  - 6.1.8.1 Overview
  - 6.1.8.2 Lobsters: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (Kilo Tons)
  - 6.1.8.3 Lobsters: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million)
- 6.1.9 Others
  - 6.1.9.1 Overview
  - 6.1.9.2 Others: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (Kilo Tons)
  - 6.1.9.3 Others: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million)

7. Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market Volume and Revenue Analysis - by Distribution Channel

7.1 Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market Forecast and Analysis by Distribution Channel
- 7.1.1 Supermarket and Hypermarkets
  - 7.1.1.1 Overview
  - 7.1.1.2 Supermarket and Hypermarkets: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (Kilo Tons)
  - 7.1.1.3 Supermarket and Hypermarkets: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million)
- 7.1.2 Convenience Stores
  - 7.1.2.1 Overview
  - 7.1.2.2 Convenience Stores: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (Kilo Tons)
  - 7.1.2.3 Convenience Stores: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million)
- 7.1.3 Online Retail
  - 7.1.3.1 Overview
  - 7.1.3.2 Online Retail: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (Kilo Tons)
  - 7.1.3.3 Online Retail: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million)
- 7.1.4 Others
  - 7.1.4.1 Overview
  - 7.1.4.2 Others: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Volume and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (Kilo Tons)
  - 7.1.4.3 Others: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million)

8. Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Country Analysis

8.1 Middle East and Africa
- 8.1.1 Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market Forecast and Analysis - by Country
  - 8.1.1.1 South Africa Market
    - 8.1.1.1.1 South Africa: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue, Volume, and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million, Kilo Tons)
    - 8.1.1.1.2 South Africa: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - By Segmentation
      - 8.1.1.1.2.1 Product
      - 8.1.1.1.2.2 Distribution Channel
  - 8.1.1.2 Saudi Arabia Market
    - 8.1.1.2.1 Saudi Arabia: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue, Volume, and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million, Kilo Tons)
    - 8.1.1.2.2 Saudi Arabia: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - By Segmentation
      - 8.1.1.2.2.1 Product
      - 8.1.1.2.2.2 Distribution Channel
  - 8.1.1.3 United Arab Emirates Market
    - 8.1.1.3.1 United Arab Emirates: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue, Volume, and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million, Kilo Tons)
    - 8.1.1.3.2 United Arab Emirates: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - By Segmentation
      - 8.1.1.3.2.1 Product
      - 8.1.1.3.2.2 Distribution Channel
  - 8.1.1.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa Market
    - 8.1.1.4.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - Revenue, Volume, and Forecast, 2021 - 2034 (US$ Million, Kilo Tons)
    - 8.1.1.4.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa: Middle East and Africa Canned Seafood Market - By Segmentation
      - 8.1.1.4.2.1 Product
      - 8.1.1.4.2.2 Distribution Channel

9 Canned Seafood Market Industry Landscape

10 - Key Company Profiles

10.1 Princes Limited
- 10.1.1 Key Facts
- 10.1.2 Business Description
- 10.1.3 Products and Services
- 10.1.4 Financial Overview
- 10.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1.6 Key Developments
10.2 Conservas Ortiz S.A.
- 10.2.1 Key Facts
- 10.2.2 Business Description
- 10.2.3 Products and Services
- 10.2.4 Financial Overview
- 10.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 10.2.6 Key Developments
10.3 Bolton Group S.p.A
- 10.3.1 Key Facts
- 10.3.2 Business Description
- 10.3.3 Products and Services
- 10.3.4 Financial Overview
- 10.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 10.3.6 Key Developments
10.4 Frinsa
- 10.4.1 Key Facts
- 10.4.2 Business Description
- 10.4.3 Products and Services
- 10.4.4 Financial Overview
- 10.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 10.4.6 Key Developments
10.5 Petrossian
- 10.5.1 Key Facts
- 10.5.2 Business Description
- 10.5.3 Products and Services
- 10.5.4 Financial Overview
- 10.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 10.5.6 Key Developments
10.6 John West Foods Limited
- 10.6.1 Key Facts
- 10.6.2 Business Description
- 10.6.3 Products and Services
- 10.6.4 Financial Overview
- 10.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 10.6.6 Key Developments
10.7 King Oscar AS
- 10.7.1 Key Facts
- 10.7.2 Business Description
- 10.7.3 Products and Services
- 10.7.4 Financial Overview
- 10.7.5 SWOT Analysis
- 10.7.6 Key Developments
10.8 Pinhais & Ca Lda
- 10.8.1 Key Facts
- 10.8.2 Business Description
- 10.8.3 Products and Services
- 10.8.4 Financial Overview
- 10.8.5 SWOT Analysis
- 10.8.6 Key Developments
10.9 RAMIREZ
- 10.9.1 Key Facts
- 10.9.2 Business Description
- 10.9.3 Products and Services
- 10.9.4 Financial Overview
- 10.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 10.9.6 Key Developments
10.10 FANGST
- 10.10.1 Key Facts
- 10.10.2 Business Description
- 10.10.3 Products and Services
- 10.10.4 Financial Overview
- 10.10.5 SWOT Analysis
- 10.10.6 Key Developments

11. Appendix

11.1 Glossary
11.4 Research Methodology and Approach
- 11.4.1 Secondary Research
- 11.4.2 Primary Research
- 11.4.3 Market Estimation Approach
  - 11.4.3.1 Supply Side Analysis
  - 11.4.3.2 Demand Side Analysis
- 11.4.4 Research Assumptions and Limitations
- 11.4.5 Currency Conversion
11.5 About The Insight Partners
11.6 Market Intelligence Cloud