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Yoghurt market in MENA

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the yogurt market in MENA expanded from 544.9 thousand tons to 798.5 thousand tons. This growth was supported by the launch of new products like the low-fat Japanese-style yogurt drink introduced by Morinaga Nutritional Foods Inc. in March 2018, which aligned with increasing consumer preference for healthier options with natural ingredients. Production rose significantly from 486.8 thousand tons to 729.6 thousand tons over the same period, reflecting a supply response to strengthened demand.

After peaking in 2020, the market volume contracted sharply to 448.4 thousand tons in 2021, then stabilized around 467 thousand tons by 2023. Production followed a similar trajectory, settling at 467.0 thousand tons in 2023, indicating a period of adjustment and consolidation in the market.

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 MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 yoghurt in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Yoghurt production in the MENA region grew for the second year in a row. In 2019, output stood at 486.8 thousand tonnes, which was the lowest point during the period. Production then surged by 23.6% in 2020 to reach 729.6 thousand tonnes, marking a 21.2% increase from the previous year. Over the full 2017-2020 timeframe, production expanded by 43.1%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 12.7%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, when production fell by 4.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.5%)	23.6%	21.2%	12.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yoghurt from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

Yoghurt exports from the MENA region fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volumes dropped to 26.6 thousand tonnes, a sharp decline of 36.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports plummeted by 87.4%, with an average annual decrease of 49.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(70.1%)	(33.6%)	(36.5%)	(49.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three main markets for MENA's yoghurt exports in volume terms were Afghanistan, Mauritania, and Pakistan. Together, they accounted for 3.3% of the region's total yoghurt exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of yoghurt exports from the MENA region declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 152.3 million US dollars, a sharp fall of 41.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values decreased by 57.3%, with an average annual decline of 24.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.9%)	(18.3%)	(41.3%)	(24.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Afghanistan and Mauritania remained the top markets for MENA's yoghurt exports in value terms. Combined, they represented 1.9% of the region's total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports yoghurt to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

Yoghurt imports into the MENA region saw a steep decline in 2020, with volumes falling to 95.4 thousand tonnes, down 28.6% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 49.2%, equating to an average annual drop of 20.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when imports fell by 35.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 10.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.6%)	10.4%	(28.6%)	(20.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Greece, and Turkey were the main sources of yoghurt imports into the MENA region in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 0.8% of imports, Greece for 0.7%, and Turkey for 0.6%, together making up 2.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of yoghurt imports into the MENA region dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 220.0 million US dollars, a sharp decrease of 30.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values fell by 47.5%, with an average annual decline of 19.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.9%)	(10.8%)	(30.0%)	(19.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, the partner landscape for yoghurt imports into the MENA region in value terms was diverse. The United Kingdom, Greece, and Turkey were key players, with the United Kingdom accounting for 3.0% of imports, Greece for 2.0%, and Turkey for 1.3%. Together, they represented only 6.3% of total flows, while the remaining 93.7% came from a wide range of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io