Middle East: Market for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish 2025

Market Size for Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for frozen, dried and smoked fish rose notably to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish in the Middle East

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish production shrank sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Exports in the Middle East

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of frozen, dried and smoked fish decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Oman was the main exporter of frozen, dried and smoked fish in the Middle East, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Turkey (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Iran (X tons) and Yemen (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen, dried and smoked fish exports from Oman stood at X%. At the same time, Iran (X%), Turkey (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%) and Bahrain (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. Yemen experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Oman (X p.p.), Iran (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen saw its share reduced by X%, 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 ($X) remains the largest frozen, dried and smoked fish supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen, Dried And Smoked Fish

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen, dried and smoked fish were imported in the Middle East; remaining constant against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen, dried and smoked fish imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Israel (X tons) was the major importer of frozen, dried and smoked fish in the Middle East, making up X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Iran (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Israel, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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