Middle East: Rabbit Meat Market 2024

Rabbit Meat Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern rabbit meat market dropped to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Production in the Middle East

In value terms, rabbit meat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Saudi Arabia (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Iran (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

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

The average rabbit meat yield amounted to X kg per head in 2022, approximately equating 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for rabbit meat production in the Middle East; flattening at the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Rabbit Meat Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, exports of rabbit or hare meat in the Middle East contracted modestly to X tons, falling by X% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rabbit meat exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Jordan prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Oman (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Lebanon (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to rabbit meat exports from Jordan stood at X%. At the same time, Lebanon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lebanon emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Oman (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Jordan and Lebanon increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) remains the largest rabbit meat supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In Jordan, rabbit meat exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (X% per year) and Lebanon (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 continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Rabbit Meat Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Rabbit meat imports reduced notably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports faced a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rabbit meat imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the major importer of rabbit or hare meat, comprising X% of total imports. Yemen (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Kuwait (X%) and Qatar (X%). Israel (X kg) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to rabbit meat imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Israel (X%) and Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Yemen (X%) and Qatar (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Kuwait (X p.p.), Yemen (X p.p.) and Israel (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Qatar saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rabbit or hare meat in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Yemen, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, rabbit meat imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Yemen (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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

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