Middle East: Market for Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese 2024

Market Size for Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern market for pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese in the Middle East

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 28%. 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 Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese were exported in the Middle East; increasing by 19% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented roughly 64% of total exports in 2022. Jordan (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 32% share of total exports. Israel (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of +74.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest meat, fish or cheese pasta supplying countries in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Jordan ($X), together comprising 75% of total exports. Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Israel, with a CAGR of +76.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pasta Stuffed With Meat, Fish and Cheese

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese imported in the Middle East rose rapidly to X tons, picking up by 8.4% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat, fish or cheese pasta imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Iraq (X tons) was the key importer of pasta stuffed with meat, fish and cheese, comprising 39% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons), together creating a 42% share of total imports. Oman (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +39.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Iraq ($X) and Israel ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 69% of total imports. Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Lebanon and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Oman, with a CAGR of +39.3%, saw 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 2022, falling by -6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Iraq ($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 (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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