Middle East: Cheese And Curd Market 2024

Cheese And Curd Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern cheese and curd market declined to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption saw prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cheese And Curd Production in the Middle East

In value terms, cheese and curd production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cheese And Curd Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of cheese and curd exported in the Middle East shrank to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cheese and curd exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iran (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Israel (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Turkey ($X) and Oman ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cheese And Curd Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of cheese and curd were imported in the Middle East; which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cheese and curd imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Israel (X tons) represented the main importers of cheese and curd, together constituting X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Oman ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Kuwait, Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Israel, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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