Middle East: Preserved Cows Meat Market 2025

Preserved Cows Meat Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern preserved cows meat market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Preserved Cows Meat Production in the Middle East

In value terms, preserved cows meat production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 156% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Cows Meat Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, shipments abroad of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals decreased by -7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved cows meat exports fell to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +54.4% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 21%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Jordan (X tons) was the key exporter of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals, comprising 59% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 18% share, followed by Turkey (12%) and Lebanon (7.1%).

Exports from Jordan decreased at an average annual rate of -3.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Turkey (+7.6%) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +7.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Lebanon (-7.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+7.1 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Lebanon and Jordan saw its share reduced by -4.4% and -7.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) remains the largest preserved cows meat supplier in the Middle East, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 9.1% share.

In Jordan, preserved cows meat exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+9.0% per year) and Turkey (+8.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Cows Meat Imports

Imports in the Middle East

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals decreased by -15.3% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 56%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved cows meat imports declined slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 52%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main importer of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals, creating 33% of total imports. Iraq (X tons) took a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Saudi Arabia (16%), Bahrain (6.8%), Kuwait (6.6%) and Jordan (5%). Qatar (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of +7.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals in the Middle East, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +3.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-1.8% per year) and Iraq (-16.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, import price attained 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 Jordan ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+7.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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