MENA: Articles Of Gut Market 2025

Articles Of Gut Market Size in MENA

The MENA's articles of gut market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by 20% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Articles Of Gut Production in MENA

In value terms, articles of gut production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 -3.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Articles Of Gut Exports

Exports in MENA

For the third year in a row, MENA recorded decline in shipments abroad of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons, which decreased by -16.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 391% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of gut exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 463%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Tunisia (X tons) represented the largest exporter of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons, committing 88% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X kg), generating an 11% share of total exports.

Tunisia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons exports, with a CAGR of -7.5% from 2012 to 2022. Egypt (-31.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tunisia increased by +66 percentage points.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the largest articles of gut supplier in MENA, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Tunisia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, falling by -18.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 80% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Tunisia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+8.7%).

Articles Of Gut Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, imports of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons in MENA surged to X tons, growing by 25% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 99.9%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of gut imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 249%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Israel (X tons) represented the largest importer of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons, mixing up 42% of total imports. Tunisia (X kg) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 13% share, followed by Oman (12%), Iraq (8.3%), Algeria (5.8%) and the United Arab Emirates (5.1%). Morocco (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Israel increased at an average annual rate of +25.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (+50.0%), Tunisia (+42.5%) and Iraq (+39.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +50.0% from 2012-2022. Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-12.8%) and Algeria (-16.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Israel (+39 p.p.), Tunisia (+13 p.p.), Oman (+12 p.p.) and Iraq (+8.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United Arab Emirates and Algeria saw its share reduced by -9.2% and -19.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), Oman ($X) and Israel ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 44% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Morocco and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of +81.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, declining by -8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 223% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+30.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform