Middle East: Food Manufacture Machinery Market 2024

Food Manufacture Machinery Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern food manufacture machinery market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, increasing by 11% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Food Manufacture Machinery Production in the Middle East

In value terms, food manufacture machinery production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 -11.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 58%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Food Manufacture Machinery Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, the amount of machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink exported in the Middle East soared to X units, growing by 20% against 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, food manufacture machinery exports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -7.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the main exporter of machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink in the Middle East, with the volume of exports amounting to X units, which was approx. 76% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Lebanon (X units), together constituting a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to food manufacture machinery exports from Turkey stood at +13.5%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+16.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +16.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Lebanon (-3.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+19 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+4.4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Lebanon (-19.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest food manufacture machinery supplier in the Middle East, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled +11.8%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+17.5% per year) and Lebanon (-1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 49% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Lebanon ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Food Manufacture Machinery Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, the amount of machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink imported in the Middle East rose rapidly to X units, surging by 7% on 2020 figures. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 45%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, food manufacture machinery imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X units), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), Iraq (X units), Israel (X units), Oman (X units) and Qatar (X units) were the main importers of machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink, together committing 79% of total imports. The following importers - Iran (X units), Kuwait (X units), Syrian Arab Republic (X units), Lebanon (X units), Jordan (X units) and Yemen (X units) - together made up 20% of total imports.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Qatar (+36.7%), Oman (+27.5%), Syrian Arab Republic (+23.4%), Kuwait (+21.7%), Iraq (+16.0%), Israel (+10.4%), Yemen (+9.4%), the United Arab Emirates (+7.4%), Lebanon (+3.5%) and Iran (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +36.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Jordan (-15.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Iraq (+6.5 p.p.), Oman (+5.8 p.p.), Qatar (+4.4 p.p.), Syrian Arab Republic (+2.8 p.p.), Kuwait (+2.6 p.p.) and Turkey (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Lebanon (-1.7 p.p.), Iran (-3.4 p.p.) and Jordan (-19.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machinery for the preparation or manufacture of food or drink in the Middle East, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 15% share.

In Turkey, food manufacture machinery imports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iraq (+28.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while Oman ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+10.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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