Middle East: Chicken Meat Market 2024

Chicken Meat Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern chicken meat market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chicken Meat Production in the Middle East

In value terms, chicken meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average chicken meat yield in the Middle East rose modestly to X kg per head, surging by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in the Middle East stood at X heads, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports in the Middle East

For the third year in a row, the Middle East recorded growth in shipments abroad of chicken meat, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicken meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the key exporter of chicken meat, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), creating an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Iran (X tons), Oman (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chicken meat exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iran (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Oman (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Jordan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Iran (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Jordan and Turkey saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest chicken meat supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports in the Middle East

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of chicken meat increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, chicken meat imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the largest importers of chicken meat in 2022, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Iraq (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Iraq ($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 Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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