United Arab Emirates: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases in the United Arab Emirates

The market for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases in the United Arab Emirates declined notably to $X in 2022, shrinking by -15.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -16.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases exported from the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 438% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 499%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 567% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for exports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases from the United Arab Emirates, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Georgia (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR was relatively modest.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Georgia ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -67.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 88%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Pig Meat Other Than Cuts Or Carcases

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases were imported into the United Arab Emirates; shrinking by -5.1% compared with 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 68%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 49% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +58.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Ireland ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest fresh pork other than cuts or carcases suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 50% share of total imports.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +57.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for fresh or chilled pig meat other than cuts or carcases stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 49%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+21.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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