Middle East: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets 2024

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern market for fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets in the Middle East

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous decline. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the largest exporter of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets in the Middle East, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons) and Yemen (X tons), together committing a X% share of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lebanon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Iran experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Yemen (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Iran (X p.p.), Lebanon (X p.p.) and Yemen (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the largest fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Yemen, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (X% per year) and Yemen (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Iran ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) and Yemen ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Fillets

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a sharp reduction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Palestine (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) represented the key importers of fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets in 2022, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), Bahrain (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Jordan (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Palestine (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Palestine ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fresh or chilled salmonoids fillets in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Palestine totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kuwait (X% per year) and Iraq (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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