Global emerging markets

The global Halal industry (food and non-food) is estimated at US$2 trillion, while the food industry alone is estimated at US$590 billion per year

Global Muslim population: 1.8 billion, with a growth rate of 1.8%:

69% - Asia

27% - Africa

3% - Europe

0.6% - America

0.4% - Oceania

Global Halal market distribution (characterized by country or region)

World Muslim population

Continent | 2008 global total population | 2008 Muslim population | Muslim proportion

Africa | 967 | 462 | 47.8

West Asia | 225 | 199 | 88.3

Central and South Asia | 1,683 | 639 | 37.9

Southeast Asia | 586 | 226 | 38.6

East Asia | 1,557 | 40 | 2.5

Europe | 735 | 51 | 7

North America | 332 | 6.8 | 2.2

South America | 577 | 3.1 | 0.42

Oceania | 33 | 0.6 | 1.5

Total | 6695 | 1628 | 24.3

Global Halal food market value

Region | Muslim population | Per capita food | Halal food

2008 | spending | value market

(US$ million)

Africa | 462 | 250 | 115,500

West Asia | 199 | 570 | 113,430

Central and South Asia | 639 | 300 | 191,700

Southeast Asia | 226 | 350 | 79,100

East Asia | 40 | 175 | 7,000

Europe | 51 | 1,250 | 63,750

North America | 6.8 | 1,750 | 11,900

South America | 3.1 | 500 | 1,550

Oceania | 0.6 | 1,500 | 900

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Total | 1628 | | USD 586,830

Some key factors promoting the development of the Halal market

1. Intensifying global competition

2. Strengthening institutions

3. Implementing Halal certification programs

4. Developing Halal standards/guidelines

5. More active R&D activities

FAQ

How large are the global Halal industry and the Halal food industry?
According to the global Halal industry report, the global Halal industry (food and non-food) is estimated at US$2 trillion, with the food industry alone estimated at US$590 billion per year (about US$586,830 million). The global Muslim population is about 1.8 billion with a growth rate of 1.8%, of which Asia accounts for 69%, Africa 27%, Europe 3%, America 0.6% and Oceania 0.4%.
What are the key factors promoting the development of the global Halal market?
Key factors include: intensifying global competition, strengthening institutions, implementing Halal certification programs, developing Halal standards/guidelines, and more active R&D activities. By region, Central and South Asia has the highest Halal food market value (about US$191.7 billion), followed by Africa (about US$115.5 billion) and West Asia (about US$113.4 billion).