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United Arab Emirates: Fresh Pork Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Pork Carcase Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The fresh pork carcase market in the United Arab Emirates totaled $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Fresh pork carcase consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Pork Carcase Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, fresh pork carcase production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 15%. Fresh pork carcase production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Pork Carcase Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Fresh pork carcase exports from the United Arab Emirates dropped dramatically to X tons in 2022, falling by -33.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 357%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork carcase exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 307% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), Maldives (X kg) and Seychelles (X kg) were the main destinations of fresh pork carcase exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Maldives (with a CAGR of +0.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Maldives ($X), Oman ($X) and Seychelles ($X) were the largest markets for fresh pork carcase exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide.

Seychelles, with a CAGR of +6.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh pork carcase export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 38%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Seychelles (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fresh Pork Carcase Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat increased by 153% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 551% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh pork carcase imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 390%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh pork carcase imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 72% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +59.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X), Sudan ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest fresh pork carcase suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +54.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average fresh pork carcase import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+53.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat in the world?

The country with the largest volume of fresh pork carcase consumption was Germany, accounting for 41% of total volume. Moreover, fresh pork carcase consumption in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 12% share.

What are the largest producers of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat in the world?

Germany remains the largest fresh pork carcase producing country worldwide, accounting for 39% of total volume. Moreover, fresh pork carcase production in Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, twofold. Italy ranked third in terms of total production with a 12% share.

What are the leading suppliers of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, the largest fresh pork carcase suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Pakistan, Canada and Sudan, together accounting for 78% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, Maldives remains the key foreign market for fresh pork carcase exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Oman, with a 20% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat in the United Arab Emirates?

The average fresh pork carcase export price stood at $2,462 per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for fresh or chilled carcases of pig meat in the United Arab Emirates?

The average fresh pork carcase import price stood at $3,626 per ton in 2021, jumping by 20% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh pork carcase market in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10111230 - Fresh or chilled carcases and half-carcases, of pig meat (including fresh meat packed with salt as a temporary preservative)

Country coverage:

United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024