United Arab Emirates: Poultry Market Overview 2021

Poultry Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2019, the poultry market in the United Arab Emirates increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Poultry Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, poultry production fell notably to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated modest growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

In 2019, the average poultry yield in the United Arab Emirates totaled X kg per X heads, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The poultry yield peaked at X kg per X heads in 2007; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

In 2019, number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at X heads, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the number of producing animals increased by X% year-to-year. The number of animals slaughtered for poultry production peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Poultry Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2019, overseas shipments of poultry decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, poultry exports fell to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tonnes) and Kuwait (X tonnes) were the main destinations of poultry exports from the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Kuwait.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for poultry exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average poultry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Kuwait amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia.

Poultry Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of poultry were imported into the United Arab Emirates; growing by X% compared with 2018 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, poultry imports rose significantly to $X in 2019. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Brazil (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of poultry to the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, poultry imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the U.S. (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of poultry to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average poultry import price amounted to $X per tonne, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per tonne), while the price for the U.S. ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for poultry in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of poultry consumption in 2019 were China (20M tonnes), the U.S. (19M tonnes) and Brazil (10M tonnes), with a combined 38% share of global consumption. Russia, Mexico, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Africa, Iran, the UK and Argentina lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

What are the largest producers of poultry in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of poultry production in 2019 were the U.S. (23M tonnes), China (20M tonnes) and Brazil (14M tonnes), together comprising 43% of global production. Russia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Poland, Japan, Iran, Argentina and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

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

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In value terms, Brazil ($569M) constituted the largest supplier of poultry to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($53M), with a 7.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 7.1% share.

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

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In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($125M) remains the key foreign market for poultry exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kuwait ($48M), with a 27% share of total exports.

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

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The average poultry export price stood at $5,017 per tonne in 2019, surging by 127% against the previous year.

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

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The average poultry import price stood at $1,570 per tonne in 2019, approximately mirroring the previous year.