Lebanon: Pork Market 2020

Pork Market Size in Lebanon

The revenue of the pork market in Lebanon amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pork consumption, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the pork market attained its maximum level at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Pork Production in Lebanon

In value terms, pork production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, pork production continues to indicate an abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, pork production attained its maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Pork Exports

Exports from Lebanon

Pork exports from Lebanon stood at X tons in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pork exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, pork exports attained their maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pork exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, pork exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, pork exports reached their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of pork exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Canada (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the largest exporters of pork in the world, mixing up X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Belgium, Poland, France and Lebanon, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The pork export price in Lebanon stood at $X per ton in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the pork export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for pork attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pork Imports

Imports into Lebanon

In 2018, the pork imports into Lebanon totaled X tons, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, pork imports, however, continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Lebanon imports peaked at X tons in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, pork imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, pork imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Lebanon imports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Japan (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of pork in 2018. South Korea (X tons), the UK (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Russia (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Lebanon, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pork into Lebanon, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

In Japan, pork imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The pork import price in Lebanon stood at $X per ton in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the pork import price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for pork attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for pork failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform