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GCC: Market for Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked 2025

Market Size for Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked in GCC

The GCC market for jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 1,119% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked in GCC

In value terms, production of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked

Exports in GCC

In 2022, exports of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked in GCC contracted dramatically to X tons, which is down by -33.5% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 234% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 358% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Bahrain (X tons), together recording 99% of total export.

Bahrain was also the fastest-growing in terms of the jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked exports, with a CAGR of +29.1% from 2012 to 2022. Bahrain (+6.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) also remains the largest jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked supplier in GCC.

In Bahrain, exports of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked expanded at an average annual rate of +20.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -7.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 89%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bahrain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to -6.5% per year.

Imports of Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked

Imports in GCC

For the fourth year in a row, GCC recorded decline in supplies from abroad of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, which decreased by -17.1% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 186% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 524% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) represented the main importer of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked, creating 61% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X kg), constituting a 39% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of -4.0%).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked in GCC, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with an 8.7% share of total imports.

In the United Arab Emirates, imports of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked contracted by an average annual rate of -8.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, falling by -23.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 118% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Kuwait stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (-1.8%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked in GCC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in GCC, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in GCC
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024