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Pork market in Western Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 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 pork market volume in Western Asia showed a slight decline from 96 509 t in 2018 to 93 623 t in 2020. After this dip, the market entered a phase of robust growth, climbing to over 116 000 t by 2023.

The market expansion was primarily driven by a surge in imports, which rose from 44 601 t in 2020 to 68 304 t in 2023. Domestic production remained relatively stable, averaging around 50 000 t per year, while exports fluctuated without significantly impacting overall supply.

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, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  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, K t
  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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 pork in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Pork production in Western Asia has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 52.3 K t of pork, marking a 6.2% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	1.6%	6.2%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of pork output in Western Asia reached 149.5 M $ US, up 14.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 130.5 M $ US, while the largest decline occurred that same year, at 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.8%	(11.1%)	14.6%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

Pork export volumes from Western Asia have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 3 242 t of pork, showing a modest increase of 9.7% compared to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 186.2%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 42.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	70.6%	53.0%	9.7%	42.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export destinations for pork from Western Asia were diverse. Greece (18.6% of exports in volume), Serbia (4.6%), and Liberia (4.1%) together accounted for only 27.3% of total flows, with the remaining 72.7% going to numerous other countries.

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, M $ US

Pork export values from Western Asia have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 9.3 M $ US, up 18.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 186.6%, representing an annualized rate of 42.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	80.8%	33.9%	18.4%	42.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that pork export values from Western Asia were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. Greece (11.5% of export value), Liberia (5.9%), and Malta (5.2%) together made up just 22.6% of total flows.

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 pork to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

Pork import volumes into Western Asia have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 44 601 t, down 8.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import volume decreased by 4.6%, with an annualized decline rate of 1.5%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 49 986 t, which also saw the largest increase of 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.0%	(2.9%)	(8.1%)	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil (52.7% of import volume), Canada (9.6%), and Spain (6.9%) consistently led as the top sources for pork imports into Western Asia, together accounting for 69.3% 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, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, pork import values into Western Asia saw an uptick. In 2020, imports were valued at 117.4 M $ US, a 1.3% increase over the past year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 3.3%, with an annualized decrease of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 116.0 M $ US, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 3.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	(1.2%)	1.3%	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Brazil, Spain, and the Netherlands—collectively accounted for 62.7% of the total value of pork imports into Western Asia.

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