What Halwani Bros does

Halwani Bros Co. Ltd. is a Saudi Arabian food manufacturer and distributor founded in 1950 in Jeddah and listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) under ticker 6001. The company produces four core product categories — Tahina (sesame paste), Halawa (traditional Middle Eastern confectionery), Jam, and processed meat — and in June 2025 extended its flagship Halawa franchise with the Semsema Halawa Spread line in four flavors (Cranberry, Pistachio, Chocolate, Halwani's Recipe). Operations span Saudi Arabia and Egypt, with wholly owned manufacturing facilities in Jeddah and the 10th of Ramadan industrial zone in Egypt, under sub-brands including Halwani KSA, Halwani Bros Egypt, and HB World Wide.

The company serves two distinct customer segments: retail consumers purchasing through supermarkets and grocery chains, and HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering) institutional buyers through a dedicated food-service division with its own product and contact pages per country. Revenue mechanics are straightforward wholesale CPG distribution; pricing is not publicly disclosed. FY2025 sales revenue was SAR 903.87 million with net profit of SAR 42.61 million, and H1 2025 net profit grew 29.4% year-over-year on shareholders' equity of SAR 304.47 million (up 17.9%). Q1 2026 revenue reached SAR 245.5 million with net income of SAR 15.4 million (up 34% year-over-year) and a profit margin of 6.3%, expanded from 4.8% a year earlier, signaling margin recovery alongside scale.

The company is publicly traded with dispersed share ownership, no controlling parent, and a 501–1,000 employee base. Recent corporate actions include a CEO transition in October 2025 (Mohamed Samir Abdelfattah replacing Sakhr Asaad Jamjoom) and two consecutive working-capital debt facilities — a 2023 Al Rajhi Bank loan and a February 2026 Sharia-compliant SAR 100 million facility from Emirates NBD Saudi Arabia. There is no disclosed AI, software, or platform technology component; the operating model is conventional branded food manufacturing with traditional retail and B2B food-service distribution.

Name

Halwani Bros

Legal name

Halwani Bros Co. Ltd.

Website

https://halwani.com.sa

Company type

Public

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Halwani Bros is a publicly listed Saudi food manufacturer and distributor founded in 1950, producing Tahina, Halawa, Jam, and processed meat across Saudi Arabia and Egypt for retail consumers and HoReCa food-service customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Manufacturing

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious & Cultural Foods Wholesale (Halal, Kosher, etc.) (AFAIAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Export & Private-Label Certified Production (Halal/Kosher) (AFANAIAO), Ethnic Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale (AFAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Food manufacturing
• Middle Eastern foods
• Sesame paste products
• Halawa confectionery
• Processed meats

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food Product Sales: Halwani Bros generates revenue primarily through manufacturing and selling food products including Tahina, Halawa, Jam, and Meat products to retail consumers and institutional customers (HoReCa) across Saudi Arabia and Egypt markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Halwani Bros manufactures and distributes traditional Middle Eastern food products including Tahina (sesame paste), Halawa (confectionery), Jam (fruit preserves), and Meat products. The company serves retail consumers through supermarkets and grocery chains, and operates a dedicated HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering) food service division primarily in Egypt. Most recent product extension is the Semsema Halawa Spread, launched in four flavors.

Product overview

Halwani Bros is a Saudi Arabian food manufacturing and distribution company founded in 1950 in Jeddah. The company's core product portfolio consists of four main categories: Tahina (sesame paste), Halawa (traditional confectionery), Jam (fruit preserves), and Meat products. The company operates across Saudi Arabia and Egypt, serving both retail consumers and B2B food service/hospitality segments. Recent product innovation includes the Semsema Halawa Spread, a premium halawa-based spread extension available in four flavors (Cranberry, Pistachio, Chocolate, and Halwani's Recipe).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Semsema: Halawa spread available in four flavors: Cranberry, Pistachio, Chocolate, and Halwani's Recipe
• Halwani KSA
• HB World Wide

Products and services

• Tahina Traditional sesame paste spread manufactured and distributed as one of Halwani Bros' flagship food products for retail consumers and food service operators across Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
• Halawa Traditional Middle Eastern confectionery manufactured and distributed as a flagship Halwani Bros product for retail and food service buyers.
• Jam Fruit preserves and jam products manufactured and distributed by Halwani Bros as part of its food portfolio for retail consumers.
• Meat Products Fresh and processed meat offerings manufactured and distributed by Halwani Bros as part of its food portfolio for retail and food service customers.
• Semsema Halawa Spread Premium halawa-based spread product line extension available in four flavors (Cranberry, Pistachio, Chocolate, Halwani's Recipe) targeted at retail consumers looking for innovative Middle Eastern spread options.
• Food Service (HoReCa) B2B food service offering supplying hotels, restaurants, and catering operators in Egypt with Halwani Bros' manufactured food products for use in their food service operations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sunbulah Group: Saudi food manufacturer specializing in traditional Middle Eastern sweets, confectionery, and bakery products. Highly comparable to Halwani Bros as a direct competitor in Halawa, Tahina, and related traditional categories in the Saudi market.
• Al Kabeer Group: One of the largest halal meat processors in the Middle East with operations spanning India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt. Comparable to Halwani as a competitor in halal processed meat with multi-country manufacturing presence.
• Basateen (Arabian Food & Dairy Products): Saudi food company specializing in processed meat and related Middle Eastern protein products. Comparable to Halwani's meat category as a direct competitor in branded halal meat products for Saudi retail and food service.

Broad incumbents

• Almarai Company: Largest vertically integrated dairy and food company in the Middle East, listed on Tadawul. Comparable as a large-scale Saudi food manufacturer with multi-category portfolio and similar distribution reach across KSA and the wider MENA region.
• Savola Group: Saudi food conglomerate operating across edible oils, sugar, pasta, and processed foods with regional manufacturing footprint. Comparable as a publicly listed Saudi food manufacturer with diversified branded food portfolio.
• NADEC (National Agricultural Development Company): Saudi food and dairy company listed on Tadawul, producing dairy, juices, and food products. Comparable as a publicly listed Saudi food manufacturer with overlapping retail distribution channels and Middle East market focus.
• Americana Group: One of the largest foodservice operators and processed food manufacturers in the Middle East and North Africa. Comparable to Halwani as a regional branded food manufacturer with overlapping HoReCa customer base across Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Regional players

• Tanmiah Food Company: Saudi poultry and processed meat producer listed on Tadawul. Comparable to Halwani's meat product line and as a fellow Saudi-listed branded protein manufacturer serving retail and HoReCa channels.
• Edita Food Industries: Egyptian packaged snacks and bakery company listed on the Egyptian Exchange, producing cakes, wafers, rusks, and confectionery. Comparable to Halwani's Egyptian subsidiary as a branded packaged food manufacturer serving the same Egyptian retail and HoReCa channels.
• Juhayna Food Industries: Leading Egyptian dairy and juice producer listed on the Egyptian Exchange. Comparable to Halwani Egypt operations as a major branded Egyptian packaged food manufacturer with overlapping retail distribution and HoReCa channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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