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).
