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Meat and Poultry Price in Saudi Arabia - 2021

Meat and Poultry Price in Saudi Arabia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average meat and poultry import price amounted to $2,479 per ton, which is down by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $2,701 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Australia ($7,930 per ton), while the price for France ($1,658 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat and Poultry Price in Saudi Arabia (FOB) - 2022

The average meat and poultry export price stood at $3,617 per ton in 2022, rising by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 17%. The export price peaked at $4,682 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($4,546 per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($891 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 Qatar (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat and Poultry Imports in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of meat and poultry was finally on the rise to reach 760K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports reduced to $1.9B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 9.5%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2B, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Import of Meat and Poultry in Saudi Arabia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Brazil	1,084	979	936	909	-5.7%
Ukraine	105	120	201	180	19.7%
Australia	166	149	178	167	0.2%
India	119	110	159	150	8.0%
France	112	106	104	96.3	-4.9%
Russia	30.6	42.0	98.8	80.0	37.8%
Argentina	25.0	23.1	31.2	29.2	5.3%
Others	296	268	261	272	-2.8%
Total	1,938	1,798	1,968	1,883	-1.0%

Top Suppliers of Meat and Poultry to Saudi Arabia in 2022:

Brazil (435.6K tons)
Ukraine (99.4K tons)
France (58.1K tons)
India (45.7K tons)
Russia (28.7K tons)
Australia (21.0K tons)
Argentina (15.7K tons)

Meat and Poultry Exports in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of meat and poultry exported from Saudi Arabia dropped to 42K tons, which is down by -5.9% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 44K tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports dropped to $151M in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 1.7% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $153M, leveling off in the following year.

Export of Meat and Poultry in Saudi Arabia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Arab Emirates	65.3	64.6	62.9	67.4	1.1%
Bahrain	37.0	40.0	40.0	34.6	-2.2%
Kuwait	21.5	23.3	31.2	32.6	14.9%
Yemen	4.8	1.2	1.3	3.5	-10.0%
Congo	0.7	1.5	1.4	2.3	48.7%
Guinea	0.2	0.6	0.8	1.3	86.6%
Democratic Republic of the Congo	1.3	0.1	0.1	0.8	-14.9%
Others	19.4	18.8	14.8	8.7	-23.5%
Total	150	150	153	151	0.2%

Top Export Markets for Meat and Poultry from Saudi Arabia in 2022:

United Arab Emirates (14.8K tons)
Bahrain (9.6K tons)
Kuwait (7.5K tons)
Congo (2.3K tons)
Yemen (2.2K tons)
Guinea (1.3K tons)
Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.9K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the meat and poultry market in Saudi Arabia. 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 1108 - Meat of asses
FCL 1089 - Meat of pigeons and other birds nes
FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
FCL 1058 - Chicken meat
FCL 1069 - Duck meat
FCL 1017 - Goat meat
FCL 1073 - Goose meat
FCL 1097 - Horse meat
FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
FCL 1035 - Pig meat
FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat
FCL 977 - Meat of sheep
FCL 1080 - Turkey meat

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
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
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
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5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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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
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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
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4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023