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Global TradeAugust 10, 2026

The GCC Specialty Boom: Why Riyadh and Dubai are the New Epicenters of Coffee

Geographic ScopeSaudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah) and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai).
Target AudienceMiddle Eastern specialty roasters, cafe chains, and commodity traders.
Middle East specialty coffee commerce hub

Executive Summary & Commercial Analysis

The coffee market in Saudi Arabia is projected to reach $1.81 billion by 2031. With urban populations exceeding 85% in both Saudi Arabia and the UAE, a deeply embedded café culture is driving this surge. Saudi Arabia had over 5,100 branded coffee shops in 2025, shifting demand heavily toward traceable, single-origin beans that command premium retail prices. Furthermore, Dubai is rapidly expanding its grading and storage facilities to act as a global re-export hub for African specialty lots destined for Asia and Europe.

Published by Valcrest Group Institutional Research
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