Middle East: Market for Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked 2025

Market Size for Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked surged to $X in 2022, growing by 1,035% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked in the Middle East

In value terms, production of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 174%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked

Exports in the Middle East

Exports of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked declined remarkably to X tons in 2022, falling by -33.5% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 211%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 358% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Bahrain (X tons) represented the main exporter of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked in the Middle East, making up 99% of total export.

Bahrain was also the fastest-growing in terms of the jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked exports, with a CAGR of +29.1% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Bahrain increased by +6.3 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) also remains the largest jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked supplier in the Middle East.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Bahrain amounted to +20.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 89%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bahrain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to -6.5% per year.

Imports of Jellyfish, Dried, Salted Or In Brine, Smoked

Imports in the Middle East

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked decreased by -19.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 110%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 426% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Israel prevails in smoked structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 79% of total imports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X kg) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 8.9% share, followed by Iraq (6.6%) and Kuwait (5.7%).

Israel was also the fastest-growing in terms of the jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked imports, with a CAGR of +40.9% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (-4.0%), Kuwait (-7.5%) and Iraq (-25.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Israel (+78 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+7.5 p.p.) and Kuwait (+4.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Iraq saw its share reduced by -6.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Israel ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked in the Middle East, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 4.9% share.

In Israel, imports of jellyfish, dried, salted or in brine, smoked increased at an average annual rate of +34.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-8.8% per year) and Iraq (-15.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 151%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+13.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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