Halal Food: Why Is It Growing So Rapidly Around the World?
1. What Does ‘Halal’ Mean? The word “Halal” comes from Arabic and means “permissible” or “allowed.” It refers to foods that comply with Islamic law (Sharia), which distinguishes between what can and cannot be consumed. For example: Prohibited (Haram): Pork, blood, alcohol Permissible (Halal): Beef, lamb, chicken, seafood → but only if processed in a hygienic and humane way That’s why the Halal certification mark is not just a religious label. It also represents food that is clean, safe, and ethically produced. 2. How Big Is the Market? The table below shows just how massive the global halal food market is—and how fast it is expanding. Category Market Size Notes 2024 USD 2.714 trillion About KRW 3,700 trillion 2033 USD 5.911 trillion More than double the size CAGR (2025–2033) 8.92% Higher than most industries Regional share, 2024 Asia-Pacific 48.5% Nearly half of the global market For perspective, the 2024 halal food market size (USD 2.7 trillion) is five ti...