United Arab Emirates: Fresh Chicken Cut Market 2024

Fresh Chicken Cut Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the fresh chicken cut market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -0.7% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +58.4% against 2015 indices. Fresh chicken cut consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Fresh Chicken Cut Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, fresh chicken cut production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +104.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 45%. Fresh chicken cut production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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Fresh Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Fresh chicken cut exports from the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, growing by 275% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 211%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for fresh chicken cut exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh chicken cut exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to +24.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+5.2% per year) and Oman (-11.9% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +21.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+3.9% per year) and Oman (-8.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh chicken cut export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -26.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fresh Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken increased by 74% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 162%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 151% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest fresh chicken cut supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh chicken cut imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Oman (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia amounted to +58.8%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Saudi Arabia stood at +68.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh chicken cut import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Oman amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+5.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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