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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) :

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.
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.
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.
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.
The average fresh pork carcase export price stood at $2,462 per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year.
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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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    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. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012-2024

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