Middle East: Fresh Fish Liver Market 2020

Fresh Fish Liver Market Size in the Middle East

The revenue of the fresh fish liver market in Middle East amounted to $X in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. The fresh fish liver consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of fresh fish liver consumption peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Fresh Fish Liver Production in the Middle East

In 2017, the amount of fresh or chilled fish livers and roes produced in Middle East stood at X tons, coming up by X% against the previous year. The total output indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the fresh fish liver production increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of fresh fish liver production peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Fresh Fish Liver Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2017, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled fish livers and roes were exported in Middle East; growing by X% against the previous year. The fresh fish liver exports continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, fresh fish liver exports totaled $X in 2017. The fresh fish liver exports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons), together creating X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to fresh fish liver exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at +X%. At the same time, Oman (+X%) and Bahrain (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Middle East, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Saudi Arabia (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Bahrain, Oman and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively.

In value terms, the largest fresh fish liver markets worldwide were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Oman ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Oman (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countriesover the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The fresh fish liver export price in Middle East stood at $X per kg in 2017, leveling off at the previous year. The fresh fish liver export price continues to indicate a slight drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked of $X per kg in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Oman ($X per kg), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Oman (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Fresh Fish Liver Imports

Imports in the Middle East

The imports totaled X tons in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The fresh fish liver imports continue to indicate a remarkable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the fresh fish liver imports attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh fish liver imports stood at $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Lebanon was the main importer of fresh or chilled fish livers and roes in Middle East, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together creating X% share of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Israel (X kg) held the minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to fresh fish liver imports into Lebanon stood at +X%. At the same time, Israel (+X%), Saudi Arabia (+X%) and Qatar (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest growing importer in Middle East, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-X%) and Oman (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Oman and the United Arab Emirates increased by X% and X% percentage points, while Israel (-X%), Saudi Arabia (-X%) and Lebanon (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fresh or chilled fish livers and roes in Middle East, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

In Lebanon, fresh fish liver imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year) and Oman (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the fresh fish liver import price in Middle East amounted to $X per kg, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The fresh fish liver import price continues to indicate an abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked of $X per kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Israel ($X per kg), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Israel (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform