Middle East: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2024

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern dog and cat food market was estimated at $X in 2023, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in the Middle East

In value terms, dog and cat food production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, shipments abroad of dog and cat food increased by X% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dog and cat food exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest dog and cat food supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports in the Middle East

In 2023, dog and cat food imports in the Middle East expanded notably to X tons, with an increase of X% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons) was the largest importer of dog and cat food, committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Kuwait (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Iraq (X%), Jordan (X%), Kuwait (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%), Lebanon (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Turkey and Iraq increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest dog and cat food importing markets in the Middle East were Turkey ($X), Israel ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Iraq, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform