Middle East: Market for Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages 2024

Market Size for Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern cider, perry and mead market decreased by -52.1% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Production of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages in the Middle East

In value terms, cider, perry and mead production reduced notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Exports in the Middle East

For the third consecutive year, the Middle East recorded decline in shipments abroad of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages, which decreased by -26.8% to X litres in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 158%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X litres. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead exports dropped notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X litres) and the United Arab Emirates (X litres) represented the major exporters of cider, perry, mead and other fermented beverages in the Middle East, together recording near 76% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Israel (X litres), comprising an 11% share of total exports. The following exporters - Palestine (X litres), Saudi Arabia (X litres) and Iran (X litres) - each accounted for a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +11.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest cider, perry and mead supplier in the Middle East, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with an 8.9% share.

In Turkey, cider, perry and mead exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-13.8% per year) and Israel (-1.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per litre in 2021, increasing by 3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per litre in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per litre), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Cider, Perry, Mead And Other Fermented Beverages

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, cider, perry and mead imports in the Middle East surged to X litres, with an increase of 19% compared with 2020 figures. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +8.3% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cider, perry and mead imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Israel (X litres) and the United Arab Emirates (X litres) dominates imports structure, together creating 89% of total imports. Bahrain (X litres), Lebanon (X litres), Kuwait (X litres) and Turkey (X litres) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +24.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cider, perry and mead importing markets in the Middle East were Israel ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Bahrain ($X), together accounting for 91% of total imports. Turkey, Kuwait and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.9%.

Among the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +19.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per litre, rising by 26% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per litre in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Turkey ($X per litre), while Bahrain ($X per litre) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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