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Casein market in Western Asia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Asia" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The casein market in Western Asia experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 3 096 t in 2018, volume dipped to 2 914 t the following year before a modest recovery to 2 983 t in 2020. A sharp contraction followed in 2021, bringing the market down to 2 579 t, but it rebounded strongly to 2 968 t in 2022 and continued growing to 3 066 t in 2023.

In 2024, import figures surged to 4 332 t, indicating a significant rise in regional demand. This increase was supported by a global shift toward health and wellness, with growing consumer preference for slow-digesting proteins like casein for sports nutrition and weight management. At the same time, dairy industry innovation, including the launch of new casein-based isolates and fortified products, broadened the ingredient's applications in food and supplements.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Western Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2018-2023, kg
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production casein in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of casein, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of casein, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Casein production in Western Asia has been declining for three years in a row. In 2020, the region produced 9 220 kg of casein, which is 1.0% less than in 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 24.4%, averaging an annual decrease of 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.1%)	(11.1%)	(1.0%)	(8.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports casein from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2018 at 9 t, then surged to a peak of 160 t in 2020, marking a dramatic 17-fold increase. The 2020 figure represents a steep rise of 334.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 70.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(70.7%)	296.0%	334.9%	71.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Iran were the main buyers of casein from Western Asia, accounting for 45.0%, 10.2%, and 5.0% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 60.2% of total exports in kind during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend over the timeframe. Export values reached their lowest in 2018 at 32 K $ US and peaked in 2020 at 412 K $ US, showing a 12.9-fold difference. In 2020, exports saw a sharp uptick of 201.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018, with a 61.6% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 328.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(61.6%)	328.0%	201.5%	70.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia led the structure of exports in value terms, with shares of 24.1%, 22.2%, and 6.1%, respectively. Combined, these three countries represented 52.4% of total export flows in value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports casein to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

Western Asia imported about 3 134 t of casein in 2020, reflecting a modest gain of 6.5% over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 22%, averaging an annual growth rate of 6.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 4.9% drop, while the largest increase happened in 2018, with a 20.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.5%	(4.9%)	6.5%	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for imports in kind were France, Ireland, and New Zealand, together accounting for 82.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign casein supplies to Western Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 30 948 K $ US, indicating a steep increase of 69.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 82.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.9%	1.7%	69.5%	22.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Ireland, and New Zealand consistently remained the main destinations for imports in value terms, with shares of 50.1%, 18.3%, and 14.0%, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 82.5% of total import flows in value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io