Middle East: Market for Dog And Cat Food 2024

Market Size for Dog And Cat Food in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern dog and cat food market dropped to $X in 2021, which is down by -6.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Dog And Cat Food in the Middle East

In value terms, dog and cat food production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 17%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Dog And Cat Food

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, overseas shipments of dog and cat food increased by 173% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dog and cat food exports, with a CAGR of +59.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+15.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey (+61 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -16.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest dog and cat food supplier in the Middle East, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 7.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at +62.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -7.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 40%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+14.1%).

Imports of Dog And Cat Food

Imports in the Middle East

For the tenth year in a row, the Middle East recorded growth in supplies from abroad of dog and cat food, which increased by 20% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports posted buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dog and cat food imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 25%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) and Israel (X tons) represented the largest importers of dog and cat food in the Middle East, together generating 68% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons). All these countries together took near 20% share of total imports. The following importers - Iraq (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - each resulted at a 4.5% 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 Iraq (with a CAGR of +58.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Israel ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 81% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Lebanon and Iraq, which together accounted for a further 13%.

Iraq, with a CAGR of +63.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($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 (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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