MENA: Refrigerated Show-Cases Market 2025

Refrigerated Show-Cases Market Size in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's refrigerated show-cases market decreased by -40.1% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after eight years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Refrigerated Show-Cases Production in MENA

In value terms, refrigerated show-cases production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 174%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refrigerated Show-Cases Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, exports of refrigerated show-caseses in MENA skyrocketed to X units, with an increase of 19% against 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, refrigerated show-cases exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +71.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 91% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), achieving a 7.3% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the refrigerated show-caseses exports, with a CAGR of +5.4% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (-4.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey increased by +12 percentage points.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest refrigerated show-cases supplier in MENA, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports.

In Turkey, refrigerated show-cases exports increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 12%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+3.5%).

Refrigerated Show-Cases Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of refrigerated show-caseses imported in MENA reduced dramatically to X units, dropping by -23.7% compared with 2021 figures. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -29.2% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refrigerated show-cases imports fell notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X units), Iraq (X units), Qatar (X units) and Israel (X units) was the major importer of refrigerated show-caseses in MENA, achieving 65% of total import. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X units), mixing up a 6.2% share of total imports. Egypt (X units), Kuwait (X units), Turkey (X units), Algeria (X units), Bahrain (X units), Libya (X units) and Oman (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +12.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Israel ($X) and Qatar ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 50% of total imports.

Israel, with a CAGR of +10.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 unit in 2022, increasing by 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform