Middle East: Refrigerated Show-Cases Market 2025

Refrigerated Show-Cases Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern refrigerated show-cases market decreased by -41.7% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after eight years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Refrigerated Show-Cases Production in the Middle East

In value terms, refrigerated show-cases production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 174% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refrigerated Show-Cases Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of refrigerated show-caseses exported in the Middle East surged to X units, increasing by 19% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, refrigerated show-cases exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +69.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 38%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, accounting for X units, which was near 92% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), constituting a 7.3% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the refrigerated show-caseses exports, with a CAGR of +5.4% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (-4.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+12 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-10.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest refrigerated show-cases supplier in the Middle East, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 5.4% share of total exports.

In Turkey, refrigerated show-cases exports increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, surging by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+3.5%).

Refrigerated Show-Cases Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Refrigerated show-cases imports reduced sharply to X units in 2022, which is down by -28.1% against the year before. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refrigerated show-cases imports plummeted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 38%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of refrigerated show-caseses, namely the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Qatar and Israel, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Kuwait (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 5.1% share, followed by Turkey (4.9%). Bahrain (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +12.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Israel ($X) and Qatar ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Israel, with a CAGR of +10.4%, recorded 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

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, rising by 7.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform