Baladna

What Baladna does

Baladna QPSC is Qatar's largest dairy and beverage company, publicly listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange and headquartered in Doha. The company manufactures and distributes dairy and beverage products primarily to the Qatari domestic market, with a stated mission aligned to Qatar's national food security priorities. Its core operations rest on advanced dairy and beverage production capabilities, complemented by feed supply management systems and diversified sourcing strategies designed to ensure supply chain continuity and operational resilience.

The company's business model is built on direct-to-consumer and direct enterprise distribution within Qatar, generating revenue through dairy and beverage product sales. Reported financial performance for the first nine months of 2025 shows revenue up 10% year-on-year, EBITDA up 94%, and net profit up 170% year-on-year, with cumulative net profit of QR1,042,563,070 from 2020 to 2025 across a shareholder base of 28,789.

Baladna is now executing a deliberate international expansion strategy, pursuing large-scale dairy and beverage projects in Algeria and Syria while evaluating opportunities across broader African markets. In November 2025, the board proposed a 24% capital increase via a rights issue to fund this expansion, with a stated objective of becoming a regional and international leader and significantly increasing EBITDA by 2030. Government endorsement, including a March 2026 ministerial facility visit, reinforces its strategic alignment with Qatar's food security agenda.

Name

Baladna

Legal name

Baladna QPSC

Website

https://baladnashop.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Baladna QPSC is Qatar's largest publicly listed dairy and beverage company, producing and distributing dairy products to the Qatari domestic market while pursuing international expansion into Algeria, Syria, and African markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy and Beverage Manufacturing

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Beverages (2080), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Milk (Fluid & Shelf-Stable) (CRADACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Kefir, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese) (CRADACAB), Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC), Dairy-Based Beverage Wholesale (Milk Drinks, Yogurt Drinks) (AFAIAGAG), Dairy & Refrigerated (Perishables) Distribution (CRAOABAD)

Keywords

• Dairy products manufacturing
• Beverage production
• Halal food production
• Food security supply
• Agricultural development

Headquarters

HQ city

Brüggen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dairy and Beverage Products: Baladna generates revenue through the production and sale of dairy and beverage products in Qatar and internationally. The company reported strong performance with 9-month 2025 revenue up 10%, EBITDA up 94%, and net profit up 170% year-on-year.
2. Capital Increase via Rights Issue: The company proposed a 24% capital increase through a rights issue to fund international expansion projects in Algeria and Syria, and evaluate opportunities across African markets.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Core offering

Baladna QPSC manufactures and distributes dairy and beverage products from its large-scale production facilities in Qatar, supplying the Qatari domestic market while pursuing international expansion into Algeria, Syria, and African markets. The company is focused on ensuring uninterrupted supply of dairy products to support Qatar's food security priorities through advanced production capabilities, feed supply management, and diversified sourcing strategies.

Product overview

Baladna QPSC is Qatar's largest dairy and beverage company, focused on domestic food production capabilities and operational resilience. The company produces dairy products for the Qatari market with a commitment to food security. As a QPSC (Qatari Public Shareholding Company), Baladna operates in the food and beverage sector, contributing to Qatar's agricultural development and maintaining supply chain continuity measures including feed supply management and diversified sourcing strategies. The company is pursuing international expansion with projects in Algeria and Syria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dairy and beverage products Manufactured dairy and beverage products produced at Baladna's large-scale production facilities in Qatar and distributed to the domestic Qatari market to ensure uninterrupted supply and support national food security. Also positioned for international markets through expansion projects in Algeria and Syria and African market evaluation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue increased by 10% in 9-month 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ministry of Municipality (Qatar)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Qatar's Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah visited Baladna's production facilities to review the company's domestic food production capabilities and operational resilience. The visit reaffirms alignment between Baladna's mission to strengthen Qatar's food security and the country's national priorities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Groupe Danone: Global dairy and plant-based beverage major with significant Middle East distribution. Relevant as a broad incumbent operating in the same dairy/beverage category and competing for the same regional dairy demand that Baladna targets.
• Arla Foods: European dairy cooperative with growing MENA footprint. Comparable to Baladna as a large-scale dairy manufacturer with international ambitions and an emphasis on supply-chain resilience.
• Lactalis: World's largest dairy group with a diversified cheese, milk, and ingredient portfolio and growing Gulf presence. Relevant as a broad incumbent competing for the same branded dairy shelf space that Baladna dominates domestically.
• FrieslandCampina: Global dairy cooperative with established Middle East operations in milk, cheese, and dairy beverages. Relevant as a broad incumbent competing in the same regional dairy categories as Baladna.
• Nestlé: Largest global food and beverage conglomerate with extensive dairy, beverage, and nutrition operations across the Middle East. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the categories Baladna operates in, though not a regional specialist.

Direct peers

• SADAFCO (Saudi Dairy & Foodstuff Company): Saudi-listed dairy and foodstuff manufacturer with a long-standing Gulf distribution footprint. Comparable to Baladna as a regional dairy producer with similar product mix and route-to-market.
• National Agricultural Development Company (NADEC): Saudi-listed dairy and agricultural producer with integrated dairy, juice, and crop operations. Closely comparable to Baladna in scale, public listing structure, and dependence on Gulf food security demand.
• Almarai: The largest vertically integrated dairy company in the Gulf, operating across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and other regional markets. Directly comparable to Baladna as a publicly listed MENA dairy producer with government-aligned food security positioning and an active geographic expansion strategy.

Emerging players

• Tanmiah Food Company: Saudi-listed protein producer expanding into dairy and value-added food categories. Comparable as a publicly listed Gulf food producer pursuing category and geographic expansion similar to Baladna's strategy.
• Al Islami Foods: UAE-based halal food producer with dairy and processed meat offerings targeting Middle East consumers. Comparable to Baladna as a regionally focused halal food manufacturer with a similar GTM into Gulf retail and foodservice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BaladnaEU
• Facebookfacebook.com/Baladna.EU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/baladna-eu

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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