Pastry market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The pastry market in Western Asia showed mixed dynamics in physical volume between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 844.9 thousand tons in 2018, consumption surged to 973.5 thousand tons in 2019, then declined over the next two years before recovering partially in 2022 and stabilizing around 915.7 thousand tons in 2023.

In value terms, the market demonstrated more consistent expansion, rising from 7.0 billion USD in 2018 to 8.2 billion USD in 2023. The most notable value increase occurred in 2022, when the market size grew by 9.5% to 7.8 billion USD, followed by a further 4.5% rise in 2023.

Domestic production volumes fluctuated during the period, peaking at 760.3 thousand tons in 2021 before falling back to 687.2 thousand tons in 2023. Imports and exports also varied, with imports reaching 503.5 thousand tons in 2022 and exports peaking at 341.0 thousand tons in 2021.

Production pastry in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pastry, 2017-2020

World map of production of pastry, 2017-2020

In 2019, pastry production in Western Asia experienced its largest decline of 0.6%. However, this was followed by a significant recovery in 2020, with output reaching 747.5 thousand tonnes, marking an 8.5% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 18.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.7%. The most substantial increase during this timeframe occurred in 2018, when production surged by 9.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, the value of pastry production in Western Asia saw its largest decline of 3.9%. The following year, in 2020, output rebounded to 6 688 million US dollars, representing a modest year-over-year increase of 6.4%. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 26.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.2%. The most notable rise was recorded in 2018, with a substantial increase of 23.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports pastry from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2018, pastry exports from Western Asia recorded their largest decline of 27.3%. The following year, 2019, saw exports hit their lowest point at 182.0 thousand tonnes. However, after this two-year downturn, exports rebounded strongly in 2020, reaching 268.5 thousand tonnes—a 47.5% increase compared to 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 2.7%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 0.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, pastry exports from Western Asia were distributed across a diverse range of markets rather than being concentrated in a few key destinations. The United States accounted for 5.2% of exports in kind, Germany for 2.7%, and Romania for 1.4%. Together, these three countries represented only 9.4% of total export flows, indicating a broad and varied market presence.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Pastry exports from Western Asia have been on an upward trend for three consecutive years. In 2020, export value reached 1 039 million US dollars, showing a 2.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 16.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom played notable but not dominant roles as buyers of pastry from Western Asia. The United States accounted for 7.2% of exports in value terms, Germany for 2.5%, and the United Kingdom for 1.1%. Collectively, these three markets represented only 10.8% of total export value, highlighting the diversified nature of Western Asia's export destinations.

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

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

Imports pastry to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2019, pastry imports into Western Asia recorded their largest increase of 36.5%, reaching a peak of 466.5 thousand tonnes. However, after this two-year period of growth, imports declined in 2020 to 447.3 thousand tonnes, marking a 4.1% decrease year-over-year. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 48.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, pastry imports into Western Asia were not heavily concentrated among a few suppliers. Iran accounted for 8.1% of imports in kind, the United States for 5.2%, and India for 2.9%. Together, these three countries captured only 16.2% of total import flows, reflecting a wide range of sources for pastry imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Pastry imports into Western Asia have increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, import value reached 1 582 million US dollars, representing a 7.3% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 17.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, no single market dominated pastry imports into Western Asia. The United States accounted for 8.3% of imports in value terms, Iran for 4.9%, and Belgium for 4.8%. Together, these three countries represented only 18.1% of total import value, while numerous smaller partners each held modest individual shares, underscoring the diversified sourcing strategy.

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

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