Middle East: Table Egg Market 2025

Table Egg Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern table egg market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Table Egg Production in the Middle East

In value terms, table egg production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Table Egg Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of table eggs, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, table egg exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the main exporter of table eggs in the Middle East, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Oman (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to table egg exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iran (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Iran (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Turkey and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest table egg supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Oman ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Table Egg Imports

Imports in the Middle East

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of table eggs increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table egg imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Qatar (X tons), Israel (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Qatar (X%), Bahrain (X%), Israel (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Syrian Arab Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Iraq (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Qatar (X p.p.), Israel (X p.p.), Syrian Arab Republic (X p.p.), Bahrain (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Iraq (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported table eggs in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Qatar (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform