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United Arab Emirates - Pork (Meat of Swine) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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United Arab Emirates: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the pork market in the United Arab Emirates, when its value decreased by -9.1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw resilient growth. Pork consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Pork Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of pork exported from the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 76% against the previous year. Overall, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 166%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pork exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports by Country

Grenada (X tons) was the main destination for pork exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, pork exports to Grenada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Georgia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sri Lanka (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Grenada stood at +9,525.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (+33.3% per year) and Sri Lanka (+194.5% per year).

In value terms, Grenada ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pork exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Georgia, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Grenada amounted to +28,474.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sri Lanka (+88.7% per year) and Georgia (+23.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pork export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -41% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 76%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Seychelles ($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 Grenada (+196.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Pork Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of pork, when their volume decreased by -10.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 26%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, pork imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pork to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, pork imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+15.1% per year) and Canada (-6.1% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pork to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +8.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+20.8% per year) and Germany (+13.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pork import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for pork in the world?

The country with the largest volume of pork consumption was China, accounting for 42% of total volume. Moreover, pork consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 3.9% share.

What are the largest producers of pork in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of pork production, accounting for 38% of total volume. Moreover, pork production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, threefold. Germany ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of pork to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, the largest pork suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Germany, Canada and Ukraine, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of pork from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, Grenada, Afghanistan and Oman were the largest markets for pork exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for pork in the United Arab Emirates?

In 2021, the average pork export price amounted to $2,533 per ton, falling by -43.9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for pork in the United Arab Emirates?

The average pork import price stood at $2,595 per ton in 2021, falling by -10% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the pork 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:

FCL 1035 - Pig meat

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

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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