Halal Certification: A Bibliometric Analysis (2004 - 2021)

Abstract

Halal industry has grown exponentially despite the global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions. Muslim spending is forecasted to grow at a 5-year Cumulative Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.1% and reach USD2.4 trillion by 2024. However, issues surrounding Halal certification have persistently created problems for Halal industry stakeholders. This article aims to provide a holistic overview of Halal certification research carried out across the globe between 2004 – 2021 by employing bibliometric analysis to review 248 journal articles. Based on the data, the annual publication trends, author contribution, number of citations, the contribution of countries, trending scientific journals, and an overview of the co-occurrence of author keywords and historiography were obtained. The results will contribute critically towards identifying relevant future research aspects and gaps that need to be undertaken so that it can address concerns troubling Halal consumers, industry players, and administrators of Halal certification.