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Market Overview

The Europe halal food market size reached USD 396.0 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 663.4 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.57% during 2025-2033. This growth is driven by the rising Muslim population in Europe, increasing halal certification, heightened demand for products adhering to Islamic principles, and robust regulatory support ensuring compliance and consumer confidence in halal labeling.

Study Assumption Years

• Base Year: 2024
• Historical Years/Period: 2019-2024
• Forecast Years/Period: 2025-2033

Europe Halal Food Market Key Takeaways

• The Europe halal food market size was USD 396.0 Billion in 2024.
• The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.57% during 2025-2033.
• Forecast period for the market is from 2025 to 2033.
• The growing Muslim population in Europe is a major market driver for halal food.
• Non-Muslim customers are increasingly aware and accepting of halal products due to ethical and health benefits.
• Market offerings are expanding beyond conventional products to include snacks, ready-to-eat, and organic options.
• Companies are focusing on authenticity, quality, and halal standards to build consumer trust.

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Market Growth Factors

Growing Muslim Population Boosts Demand

According to the Pew Research Center, the Muslim population of Europe should make up eight percent of its total population by 2030, increasing from 6% in 2010. Because the Muslim population grows, Islamic dietary laws cause demand increases for halal products in the European halal food market. Supermarkets, restaurants, and manufacturers are diversifying their products and services as a result in order to offer halal options to Muslim and non-Muslim customers.

Government Regulations and Support

European countries legislate halal thoroughly, improving Muslim consumer confidence and ensuring halal compliance. France is home to the largest Muslim population in Western Europe (5.5 million, over 8%) and the highest number of halal certifying bodies, with a 5.5 billion euro halal market. This is reflected in France's numerous halal certifying organizations and the UK Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC), both of which are government-supported efforts to standardize and expand the domestic and export halal markets.

Increasing Demand in Germany

The halal food market in Germany has grown due to increasing birth rates and migration leading to an increasing Muslim population in Germany. Among 772 Muslims surveyed in Germany, 94 percent preferred halal certified products and 59 percent were willing to pay extra for halal certified products. To that end, German firms are developing their own quality halal products to satisfy stronger certification standards and increasing consumer awareness of halal and encouraging Germany's role as a European distribution hub.

Market Segmentation

By Product:

• Meat, Poultry and Seafood: Represents core halal products slaughtered according to Sharia law. High demand driven by Muslim and health-conscious non-Muslim consumers in the UK, Germany, and France.
• Fruits and Vegetables: Naturally halal; focus on pesticide use and processing techniques with halal certification. Growing presence in supermarkets indicating broader acceptance.
• Dairy Products: Includes butter, cheese, yogurt and milk that are certified halal, excluding non-halal additives and enzymes. Expanding in dairy-strong countries like the Netherlands and France.
• Cereals and Grains: Free from alcohol and animal-based enzymes. Health-focused and halal-certified products growing in urban centers.
• Oil, Fats and Waxes: Certified to avoid pork derivatives and processed contamination-free. Includes oils, ghee, and margarine mostly consumed in the Balkans and Eastern Europe.
• Confectionery: Includes sweets and chocolates free from haram ingredients like non-halal gelatin. Popular in cosmopolitan areas with diverse populations.

By Distribution Channel:

• Traditional Retailers: Small independent shops and butcheries serving local Muslim communities, trusted for halal-certified products adhering to Islamic dietary laws.
• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets: Increasing halal sections or aisles to cater to diverse consumers. Benefit from economies of scale and marketing investments. Example: Tahira Foods Limited supplies nationwide supermarkets and ethnic stores.
• Online: Growing rapidly due to convenience and wider selection, especially among younger tech-savvy consumers. Trust in halal certification and quality is critical for this channel.

By Country:

• Germany: Significant market due to large Muslim population and structured distribution networks; manufacturers expanding halal-certified product lines.
• France: Largest halal market in Western Europe with 5.5 million Muslims. Strong demand for fresh halal meat and poultry; growing supermarket availability.
• United Kingdom: Diverse halal food market with many certified establishments; leading in online halal food delivery and e-commerce. Example: Chicken Cottage’s expansion plans.
• Italy: Growth driven by Muslim tourists and traditional food export strength; increasing halal certifications for Mediterranean products.
• Spain: Developing halal meat market, strong in exports to Muslim-majority countries; focusing on halal tourism promotion and gaining international certification recognition.

Regional Insights

Europe's halal food market is prominently driven by Western European countries, particularly France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, due to their large Muslim populations and established halal certification frameworks. France holds over 8% Muslim population with a halal food market valued at 5.5 billion euros. Germany serves as a central distribution hub with growing certification acceptance. This regional concentration shapes market growth and consumer accessibility significantly.

Recent Developments & News

In November 2023, the United Kingdom Halal Expo London 2023 announced a partnership with Halal Products Development Company (HPDC), which supports halal product development globally through investments and certification advisory. In October 2023, the World Halal Business Conference (WHBC Circuit) 2023 expanded to the UK, hosted in London from October 27-28. The event, organized by Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) and supported by the UK Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry, aims to stimulate halal industry growth in Malaysia, the UK, and the European Union.

Key Players

• Tahira Foods Limited
• Chicken Cottage

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