Middle East: Market for Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd 2021

Market Size for Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd rose rapidly to $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of consumption peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in the Middle East

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2011 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country in the Middle East

The countries with the highest volumes of production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in 2020 were Iran (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iraq (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. These countries were followed by Syrian Arab Republic, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Turkey, while production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd

Exports in the Middle East

In 2020, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in the Middle East stood at X tons, surging by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2020, the growth of exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd stood at $X in 2020. Overall, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2020, the growth of exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the key exporter of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Jordan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Saudi Arabia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Syrian Arab Republic (+X%), Jordan (+X%) and the United Arab Emirates (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Saudi Arabia (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Turkey saw its share reduced by -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2020, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the largest fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Saudi Arabia amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Jordan (+X% per year) and Turkey (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the export price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd

Imports in the Middle East

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd shrank dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the largest importer of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd, committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Jordan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd imports into Saudi Arabia stood at +X%. At the same time, Jordan (+X%), Turkey (+X%), Lebanon (+X%), Iraq (+X%) and the United Arab Emirates (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. By contrast, Kuwait (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2020, the share of Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the United Arab Emirates (-X p.p.) and Kuwait (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Jordan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Jordan saw the highest growth rate of 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 for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2020, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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