Middle East: Preserved Beef Market 2025

Preserved Beef Market Size in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern preserved beef market increased by 55% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Preserved Beef Production in the Middle East

In value terms, preserved beef production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Preserved Beef Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, overseas shipments of beef and veal (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) increased by 225% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved beef exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 85% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), committing an 8.9% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the beef and veal (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) exports, with a CAGR of +53.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kuwait (+13.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by +68 percentage points.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the largest preserved beef supplier in the Middle East, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to +60.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 92% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a pronounced increase. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Kuwait 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 (+4.9%).

Preserved Beef Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Preserved beef imports soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 75% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved beef imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for 57% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons) and Qatar (X tons), together mixing up a 35% share of total imports. The following importers - Bahrain (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - each resulted at a 3.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to preserved beef imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at +2.0%. At the same time, Kuwait (+43.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +43.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Bahrain (-4.2%), Oman (-8.1%) and Qatar (-23.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait increased by +41 and +23 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported beef and veal (salted, in brine, dried or smoked) in the Middle East, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +7.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kuwait (+42.9% per year) and Qatar (-14.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 30% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, preserved beef import price increased by +72.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Oman ($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 (+10.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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