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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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