MENA: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2024

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in MENA

The MENA's dog and cat food market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, dropping by -2.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by 7.4%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in MENA

In value terms, dog and cat food production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 9% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports in MENA

In 2021, shipments abroad of dog and cat food increased by 171% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 95% of total exports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dog and cat food exports, with a CAGR of +59.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+15.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Turkey (+61 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-15.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest dog and cat food supplier in MENA, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 7.7% share of total exports.

In Turkey, dog and cat food exports increased at an average annual rate of +62.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -7.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+14.1%).

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports in MENA

For the tenth year in a row, MENA recorded growth in purchases abroad of dog and cat food, which increased by 22% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 27%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and Israel (X tons) represented the key importers of dog and cat food in 2021, resulting at approx. 31% and 24% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons), together achieving a 24% share of total imports. The following importers - Lebanon (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) - together made up 14% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +58.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dog and cat food importing markets in MENA were Turkey ($X), Israel ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined 70% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, Lebanon, Kuwait, Iraq and Algeria, which together accounted for a further 24%.

Iraq, with a CAGR of +63.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 10%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform