MENA: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in MENA

The MENA's market for horse, mule and donkey meat was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in MENA

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of horse, mule and donkey meat production was Morocco (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, horse, mule and donkey meat production in Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Iran (X tons), with an X% share.

In Morocco, horse, mule and donkey meat production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

In 2022, the average horse, mule and donkey meat yield in MENA was estimated at X kg per head, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the horse, mule and donkey meat yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in MENA totaled X heads, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports in MENA

In 2022, shipments abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a slight expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

Iran was also the fastest-growing in terms of the horse, mule and donkey meat exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Iran increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Iran ($X) also remains the largest horse, mule and donkey meat supplier in MENA.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Iran was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iran amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Imports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of horse, mule and donkey meat imported in MENA declined significantly to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kuwait represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), creating an X% share of total imports.

Kuwait was also the fastest-growing in terms of the horse, mule and donkey meat imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kuwait (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported horse, mule and donkey meat in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kuwait totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Kuwait stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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