Middle East: Market for Colouring Matter Of Vegetable Or Animal Origin 2025

Market Size for Colouring Matter Of Vegetable Or Animal Origin in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern market for colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -12.0% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Colouring Matter Of Vegetable Or Animal Origin in the Middle East

In value terms, vegetable or animal colouring matter production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -12.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Colouring Matter Of Vegetable Or Animal Origin

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, overseas shipments of colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin increased by 27% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable or animal colouring matter exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 120%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Israel (X tons) was the major exporter of colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin, generating 58% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), comprising a 35% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of +13.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the largest vegetable or animal colouring matter supplier in the Middle East, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 1.4% share.

In Israel, vegetable or animal colouring matter exports expanded at an average annual rate of +13.4% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+34.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+13.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -9.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 56%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. 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 Israel ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+18.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Colouring Matter Of Vegetable Or Animal Origin

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, supplies from abroad of colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 decreased by -4.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 22%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable or animal colouring matter imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern 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

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) represented the main importer of colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin, making up 39% of total imports. Iran (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Israel (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 54% share of total imports. Iraq (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to vegetable or animal colouring matter imports into Turkey stood at +9.7%. At the same time, Iraq (+52.8%), the United Arab Emirates (+18.3%), Iran (+10.9%) and Israel (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +52.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-9.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+14 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+8.9 p.p.), Iran (+6.5 p.p.) and Iraq (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Israel and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by -2.1% and -28.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Israel ($X) and Iran ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 75% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Iraq, which together accounted for a further 18%.

Iraq, with a CAGR of +43.4%, recorded 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

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Israel ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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