Middle East: Pork Market 2024

Pork Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Middle Eastern pork market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Pork Production in the Middle East

In value terms, pork production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Israel (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of pork production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, pork production in Israel exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Lebanon (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Israel amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lebanon (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of pork in the Middle East contracted to X kg per head, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for pork production in the Middle East; growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Pork Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, pork exports in the Middle East dropped to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pork exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Oman (X%). The following exporters - Saudi Arabia (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Israel (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (X%), Israel (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Iran (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X p.p.), Oman (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Israel, Iran and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest pork supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

In Turkey, pork exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Pork Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pork decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, pork imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Turkey (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Turkey (X%), Lebanon (X%), Iraq (X%) and Bahrain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Turkey (X p.p.) and Lebanon (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pork in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, pork imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bahrain (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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