Qatar - Chicken Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Aug 20, 2023

Qatar's Chicken Meat Hits Rock-bottom at $1,873 per Ton

Qatar Chicken Meat Import Price in June 2023

In June 2023, the chicken meat price amounted to $1,873 per ton (CIF, Qatar), falling by -6.8% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 10% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $2,594 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to June 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($3,048 per ton), while the price for the United States ($1,097 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Qatar Chicken Meat Import Prices By Country (USD Per Ton)
COUNTRYImport Price of Chicken Meat in Qatar (USD per ton)
Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023
Turkey2,4462,2782,2411,8502,0162,0602,1762,1722,0302,3292,7361,8053,048
Brazil2,1722,1952,3182,4272,3972,2752,3192,3452,1332,0932,1812,1471,966
Poland1,9062,0132,255N/AN/AN/AN/A1,7551,7551,6601,7721,6061,596
United States1,057N/AN/AN/A28,423N/A1,0941,0531,0778769091,1251,097
Average2,3142,2882,4232,5082,5942,4642,3972,2932,1602,2232,4452,0081,873

Qatar Chicken Meat Import Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was fresh or chilled whole chickens ($100K per ton), while the price for frozen cuts of chicken ($1,807 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by fresh whole chicken (+9.4%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

Qatar Chicken Meat Imports

In June 2023, approximately 11K tons of chicken meat were imported into Qatar; picking up by 8.4% on May 2023 figures. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 with an increase of 192% against the previous month.

In value terms, chicken meat imports reached $21M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2023 with an increase of 140% against the previous month.

Qatar Chicken Meat Imports by Type

Frozen whole chickens (5.9K tons), frozen cuts of chicken (5.4K tons) and fresh or chilled cuts of chicken (42 tons) were the main products of chicken meat imports to Qatar, with a combined 99.9% share of total imports. Fresh or chilled whole chickens lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further less than 0.1%.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by fresh chicken cut (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the most traded types of chicken meat in Qatar were frozen whole chickens ($11M), frozen cuts of chicken ($9.8M) and fresh or chilled cuts of chicken ($443K), with a combined 99% share of total imports. These products were followed by fresh or chilled whole chickens, which accounted for a further 0.6%.

Qatar Chicken Meat Imports by Country

In June 2023, Brazil (6.8K tons) constituted the largest chicken meat supplier to Qatar, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (3K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (727 tons), with a 6.4% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United States (+25.9% per month) and Poland (-6.8% per month).

In value terms, Brazil ($13M) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Qatar, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($3.3M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5.4% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United States (+26.3% per month) and Poland (-8.2% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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