Middle East: Poultry Market 2024

Poultry Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern poultry market expanded notably 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 being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poultry Production in the Middle East

In value terms, poultry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked 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 Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), together comprising X% 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 yield of poultry in the Middle East was estimated at X kg per head, picking up by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the poultry yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The global number of animals slaughtered for poultry production stood at X heads in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. This number 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

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Poultry Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of poultry exported in the Middle East surged to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. Total exports indicated resilient 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poultry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), constituting 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.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. 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.) and Iran (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Turkey and Jordan 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 ($X) remains the largest poultry supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($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 growth rate of value in Turkey stood at 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

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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.

Poultry Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, supplies from abroad of poultry increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, poultry imports surged 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 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the major importers of poultry in 2022, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Iraq (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Oman (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest poultry importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, 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 import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X 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 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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