Saudi Arabia: Preserved Swine Meat Market 2025

Preserved Swine Meat Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi preserved swine meat market rose sharply to $X in 2021, picking up by 10% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -8.6% against 2019 indices. Preserved swine meat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Swine Meat Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, preserved swine meat production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 -8.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Preserved Swine Meat Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, shipments abroad of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat increased by 6.5% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 6.5%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved swine meat exports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 6.4%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Micronesia (X kg) was the main destination for preserved swine meat exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. 1.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Micronesia stood at +14.9%.

In value terms, Micronesia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Micronesia stood at +8.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved swine meat export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 0.2%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Micronesia amounted to -5.9% per year.

Preserved Swine Meat Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, purchases abroad of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat decreased by -45.3% to X kg, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 5,033%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved swine meat imports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 3,453%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Philippines (X kg) was the main supplier of preserved swine meat to Saudi Arabia, with a approx. 2,224% share of total imports.

From 2021 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Philippines was relatively modest.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared or preserved hams and cuts of swine meat to Saudi Arabia.

From 2021 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Philippines was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved swine meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -4.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 88%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the Philippines.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Philippines amounted to +6.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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