Prepared or preserved pork and offal market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for prepared or preserved pork and offal in Western Asia declined from 7.0 thousand t to 5.6 thousand t. The market showed fluctuations, with a notable contraction to 5.9 thousand t in 2020 and a temporary recovery to 6.1 thousand t in 2022. In value terms, the market demonstrated volatility, reaching $33.3 million in 2023.

The market's rebound in 2022 to 6.1 thousand t was supported by significant industrial investments in the region. In May 2022, JBS acquired two ready-to-eat food production plants in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, specializing in value-added products. Subsequently, in July 2022, BRF Sadia inaugurated its new Al-Joudi plant in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, boosting its monthly production capacity by 1.2 thousand t of food items, which enhanced local supply.

By 2023, the physical market volume receded to 5.6 thousand t, while the market value increased to $33.3 million, indicating a shift in the product mix or price levels within the sector.

Production prepared or preserved pork and offal in Western Asia

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

Western Asia's production of prepared or preserved pork and offal has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 877.0 tons, marking a slight decrease of 2.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 997.5 tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 10.0% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018, at 2.6%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved pork and offal from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

Western Asia's exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 165 tons, showing a substantial rise of 39.5% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 42.8%, averaging an annual increase of 12.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 112 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 2.6% during this period.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Afghanistan, the United Kingdom, and Liberia were among the top buyers of prepared or preserved pork and offal from Western Asia, accounting for 18.7%, 6.2%, and 4.3% of exports in kind, respectively. However, together they represented only 29.2% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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, K $ US

Western Asia's export value of prepared or preserved pork and offal has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 833 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gradual increase of 3.1% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value surged by 115.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 29.1%.

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

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 shows a diversified set of partners. Afghanistan, Kenya, and the United Kingdom accounted for 13.7%, 5.4%, and 5.3% of exports in value, respectively, but together they made up only 24.5% of total flows. The remaining 75.5% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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 prepared or preserved pork and offal to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

Western Asia's imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported a total of value_last_year tons, down by 11.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 15.7%, averaging an annual decline of 5.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 145 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 0.5% during this time.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for imports in kind was balanced rather than concentrated. Spain, the Philippines, and China accounted for 21.9%, 13.7%, and 11.1% of imports in kind, respectively, jointly representing 46.7% of total flows. Many other countries made up the remaining 53.3%.

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, K $ US

The import value of prepared or preserved pork and offal in Western Asia has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 25 690 thousand US dollars, marking a gradual drop of 7.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 12.3%, with an average annual decrease of 4.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 29 775 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 7.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 1.7%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for imports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Spain, the Philippines, and Italy accounted for 19.6%, 12.3%, and 8.1% of imports in value, respectively, jointly representing 40.0% of total flows. Many other countries accounted for the remaining 60.0%.

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

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