Prepared or preserved pork and offal market in MENA

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for prepared or preserved pork in the MENA region declined from 7 012 t to 4 645 t, a reduction of over 30%. The most significant contraction occurred from 2018 to 2021, with the market shrinking by more than 2 500 t. Domestic production also fell steadily, dropping from 214 t to 98 t over the same period, underscoring the market's reliance on imports.

The market experienced a temporary rebound in 2022, rising to 4 794 t, which coincided with the easing of global pandemic-related supply chain disruptions that had affected trade flows. However, this recovery was short-lived, as volume dipped again to 4 645 t in 2023.

Throughout the period, import volumes fluctuated, reflecting changes in regional demand and availability. The market's dynamics were influenced by broader economic factors and consumption trends in the Middle East and North Africa.

Production prepared or preserved pork and offal in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of prepared or preserved pork and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved pork and offal, 2017-2020

In 2019, MENA produced 122.6 tonnes of prepared or preserved pork and offal, which was the lowest level during the period. Production then increased by 10.5% in 2020 to reach 135.4 tonnes. The highest production was recorded in 2018 at 213.8 tonnes. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production declined by 33.1%, representing an average annual decrease of 12.6%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when production fell by 42.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports prepared or preserved pork and offal from MENA

Exports in kind, t

MENA's exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 49 tonnes, marking a 34.9% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 85 tonnes, which represented a 28.0% increase that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 26.7%, with an average annual decline of 9.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan, the United States, and Kenya were the primary destinations for MENA's exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal. Afghanistan accounted for 33.6% of exports, the United States for 16.4%, and Kenya for 3.8%. Together, these three countries represented 53.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2017, exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal from MENA reached their lowest point, then peaked in 2019 at 525 000 US dollars—a 3.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports declined to 332 000 US dollars, down 36.8% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a growth of 118.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, MENA's exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal in value terms were distributed across numerous markets. Afghanistan accounted for 26.0% of export value, Kenya for 10.3%, and the United States for 6.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 43.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved pork and offal to MENA

Imports in kind, t

MENA's imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 4 821 tonnes, which was 18.6% lower than in the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 47.2%, with an average annual decline of 19.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, the Philippines, and Denmark were the largest sources for MENA's imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal. Together, these three countries accounted for 50.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

MENA's imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 25 088 000 US dollars, down 10.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 34%, equating to an average annual decline of 12.9%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Spain, Italy, and the United States were the largest contributors to MENA's imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal in value terms. Spain accounted for 24.0% of import value, Italy for 14.6%, and the United States for 13.8%. Together, these three countries represented 52.4% of total import flows.

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

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