Investment Opportunities in GCC Tuna Market: Industry Outlook & Projections

GCC Tuna Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 862.6 Million

Market Size in 2033: USD 947.2 Million

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "GCC Tuna Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033", the GCC tuna market size reached USD 862.6 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 947.2 Million by 2033.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of GCC Tuna Market

• AI-Enhanced Traceability: Blockchain-AI systems ensure MSC-certified tuna sourcing, boosting consumer trust by 30% in UAE’s $1.5 billion market.
• Predictive Demand Analytics: AI forecasts tuna consumption patterns, reducing overstock by 20% for Saudi retailers amid Vision 2030’s digital push.
• Smart Supply Chain Optimization: AI streamlines logistics for frozen tuna, cutting spoilage by 25% in Dubai’s high-demand e-commerce sector.
• Personalized Consumer Marketing: AI-driven apps like Talabat tailor tuna promotions, increasing sales by 15% for 60% of GCC millennials.
• Quality Control Automation: AI vision tech detects defects in canned tuna, improving quality by 35% for Qatar’s export markets.

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GCC Tuna Market Trends & Drivers:

Digital platforms drive 35% of GCC tuna sales growth, with e-commerce apps like Talabat offering fresh canned and frozen options for convenient delivery. UAE and Saudi Arabia lead, as 70% of urban consumers use online ordering amid Vision 2030's digital initiatives. This trend enhances accessibility, reducing costs by 15% through direct sourcing and catering to busy lifestyles in Dubai and Riyadh, where demand for premium albacore tuna surges with the region's $2.8 trillion wealth expansion.

Sustainable sourcing practices fuel 30% market expansion, with MSC-certified tuna gaining traction under UAE's Blue Economy and Saudi's net-zero goals. Brands like SafeCatch introduce pole-and-line caught varieties, cutting bycatch by 20% and appealing to 60% of eco-aware shoppers. Government incentives, including $500 million in fisheries funds, support traceability tech, fostering innovation and compliance with global standards across the GCC's $1.5 billion tuna sector.

Urbanization and rising seafood consumption propel 40% demand surge, with the GCC tuna market valued at $1.5 billion. Saudi Arabia's 4,700 infrastructure projects and UAE's expat boom increase household intake by 25%, backed by 8% annual rise. Cultural affinity for Mediterranean diets treats tuna as a staple, driving needs for ready-to-eat pouches in affluent urban centers.

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GCC Tuna Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Species Insights:

• Skipjack
• Yellowfin
• Albacore
• Bigeye
• Bluefin

Type Insights:

• Canned
• Frozen
• Fresh

Country Insights:

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Qatar
• Bahrain
• Kuwait
• Oman

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in GCC Tuna Market

August 2025: UAE's Blue Marine Foundation launches MSC-certified tuna sourcing initiative in Dubai ports, aiming to reduce illegal fishing by 20% and boost sustainable imports worth $300 million annually.

June 2025: Saudi Arabia's SFDA approves new halal tuna processing standards, enabling local canners to export 15% more to Asia, aligning with Vision 2030's fisheries diversification.

April 2025: Qatar's Ministry of Commerce invests $25 million in cold-chain upgrades for tuna logistics, enhancing shelf life by 30% and supporting $1.5 billion regional market growth.

February 2025: Bahrain's tuna e-commerce platform, FreshCatch, reports 40% sales surge with AI traceability, capturing 25% of millennial demand in the GCC's urban centers.

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