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Yoghurt market in Syria

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Syrian yoghurt market displayed significant volatility from 2018 to 2020. Market volume contracted sharply from 305 thousand tons in 2018 to 210 thousand tons in 2019, before rebounding strongly to 330 thousand tons in 2020.

Following the rebound, market volume stabilized in a range between 325 and 339 thousand tons from 2021 to 2023. It reached a peak of 339 thousand tons in 2022, then moderated to 321 thousand tons in 2023.

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 Syria
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Syria in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Syria in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Syria 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria 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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Syria 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria 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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Syria 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria 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 Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Syria 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Syria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Syria ranked fourth globally in yoghurt production.

Top producers of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year decline, yoghurt production in Syria rebounded. In 2020, Syria produced 330.3 K t of yoghurt, marking a significant increase of 57.5% compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 209.8 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 31.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.0%)	(31.3%)	57.5%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yoghurt from Syria

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Yoghurt exports from Syria reached their lowest point in 2018 at 70.7 t, then surged to a peak of 242.0 t in 2019—a 3.4-fold increase. In 2020, exports dropped to 116.9 t, representing a 51.7% decrease from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 242.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.2%)	242.4%	(51.7%)	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates dominated Syria's yoghurt export structure, accounting for 89.5% of total flows, while other markets played a minor role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market experienced an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports hit a low of 54.1 K $ US in 2018, then rose sharply to a peak of 280.4 K $ US in 2019—a 5.2-fold increase. In 2020, Syria exported 146.0 K $ US worth of yoghurt, a sharp decline of 47.9% from 2019. The largest decrease was recorded in 2018 at 63.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a growth of 417.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(63.8%)	417.9%	(47.9%)	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United Arab Emirates was the primary buyer of Syrian yoghurt in value terms, capturing 89.8% of total exports, with other partners holding relatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports yoghurt to Syria

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017, then climbed to a peak in 2020, resulting in a 20-fold gap. In 2020, Syria imported 53.0 t of yoghurt, a 337.5% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 32.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 570.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	570.8%	(32.5%)	337.5%	170.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey played a dominant role in Syria's yoghurt imports in kind, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Imports were at their lowest in 2017, then peaked in 2020, showing a 14.3-fold difference. In 2020, foreign yoghurt supplies to Syria amounted to 31.2 K $ US, which is 189.1% higher than the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 11.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a growth of 457.2%.

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