Salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Western Asia showed consistent growth from 2018 to 2023, with total volume rising from 3 603 tons to 5 314 tons, an increase of 48% over the six-year period. Domestic production increased from 3 266 tons to 4 798 tons, while imports also expanded, supporting the overall market expansion.

In 2024, import volumes fell to 416 tons from 645 tons the previous year, while exports jumped to 508 tons. This trade shift occurred alongside a reported significant decline in preserved beef imports across Asia, affecting regional supply dynamics. At the same time, consumer demand in Western Asia has been increasingly oriented toward locally sourced, organic, and free-range meat products due to heightened environmental and health awareness.

Production salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Western Asia

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Top producers of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2017-2020

World map of production of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2017-2020

In Western Asia, production of salted, in brine, dried, or smoked beef has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 3 993 tonnes, marking a significant 19.6% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 23.5%, which translates to an average annual increase of 7.3%.

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Exports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef from Western Asia

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The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 34.7 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 208.8 tonnes in 2020, representing a dramatic 502.0% increase. This resulted in a six-fold variation between the minimum and maximum levels. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 44.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of salted, in brine, dried, or smoked beef from Western Asia were not highly concentrated. Hong Kong accounted for 18.6% of exports in kind, Pakistan for 4.5%, and Afghanistan for 2.8%. Together, these three partners captured only 25.9% of total flows.

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

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 466 thousand US dollars, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 1 235 thousand US dollars, showing a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.7 times. In 2020, exports increased by 44.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 8.3%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 83.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the country breakdown of exports in value terms remained scattered. Hong Kong represented 3.2% of exports in value terms, Togo 1.9%, and Ethiopia 1.9%. Combined, these three partners accounted for just 7.0% of total flows, with no single country emerging as clearly dominant.

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 salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to Western Asia

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Imports of salted, in brine, dried, or smoked beef into Western Asia have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 478.3 tonnes, reflecting a gradual 6.2% increase over the past year. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall imports decreased by 14.3%, averaging a 5.0% annual decline. The lowest value was in 2018 at 374.6 tonnes, with the largest drop that year at 32.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, up by 20.2%.

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Throughout 2017–2020, Italy, the United States, and Poland formed the key group of partners for imports in kind of salted, in brine, dried, or smoked beef to Western Asia. Italy accounted for 31.3% of imports in kind, the United States for 14.5%, and Poland for 5.8%. Together, they represented 51.6% of total flows.

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

In 2020, the value of salted, in brine, dried, or smoked beef imports into Western Asia reached 4 773 thousand US dollars, down by 1.0% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 232 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 4 823 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 11.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 13.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the United States, and the Netherlands led the structure of imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 45.9% of imports in value terms, the United States for 13.9%, and the Netherlands for 5.8%. Together, these three partners represented 65.6% of total flows.

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

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