Middle East: Market for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat 2024

Market Size for Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for horse, mule and donkey meat shrank modestly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat in the Middle East

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons) and Iran (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of X%).

The average horse, mule and donkey meat yield declined modestly to X kg per head in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the horse, mule and donkey meat yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for horse, mule and donkey meat production in the Middle East expanded slightly to X heads, growing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Horse, Mule and Donkey Meat

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of horse, mule and donkey meat, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 lower figure.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

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. While the share of Iran (X p.p.) increased significantly, 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 the Middle East.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure 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 the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of horse, mule and donkey meat imported in the Middle East dropped rapidly to X tons, waning by X% on the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, horse, mule and donkey meat imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared 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 failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kuwait (X tons) represented the key importer of horse, mule and donkey meat, generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), constituting 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. Kuwait (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Kuwait, horse, mule and donkey meat imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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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