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View PricingQatar's Poultry Imports Plunge Dramatically to $236 Million in 2024
Qatar Poultry Imports
In 2024, the amount of poultry imported into Qatar skyrocketed to 152K tons, growing by 33% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2014 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, poultry imports skyrocketed to $339M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Over the period under review, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2014 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +87.6% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2024 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Poultry in Qatar (million USD) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 134 | 152 | 132 | 130 | 114 | 129 | 120 | 111 | 226 | 158 |
| United States | 31.1 | 13.1 | 20.8 | 29.6 | 22.2 | 23.1 | 18.2 | 20.1 | 11.0 | 18.8 |
| Poland | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.6 | 2.7 | 4.7 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 10.8 | 14.1 |
| Oman | 8.3 | 5.6 | 8.5 | 20.6 | 10.5 | 9.7 | 7.9 | 11.2 | 14.4 | 12.3 |
| Kuwait | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 13.9 | 6.7 |
| Jordan | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 7.3 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 8.6 | 6.4 |
| Turkey | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 9.1 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 10.0 | 8.9 | 14.0 | 4.5 |
| Argentina | 3.9 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 13.0 | 4.2 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 32.4 | 43.8 | 44.6 | 22.7 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.4 |
| Others | 15.3 | 17.2 | 13.2 | 21.6 | 19.0 | 9.9 | 7.6 | 8.6 | 10.0 | 11.8 |
| Total | 229 | 243 | 230 | 247 | 194 | 207 | 191 | 181 | 312 | 236 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Brazil (77K tons) constituted the largest supplier of poultry to Qatar, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, poultry imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (16K tons), fivefold. Poland (8.9K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.8% share.
From 2014 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-5.2% per year) and Poland (+63.0% per year).
In value terms, Brazil ($158M) constituted the largest supplier of poultry to Qatar, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($19M), with an 8% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6% share.
From 2014 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-5.4% per year) and Poland (+67.4% per year).
Imports by Type
In 2024, chicken meat (152K tons) was the main type of poultry supplied to Qatar, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by turkey meat (399 tons), with a 0.3% share of total imports.
From 2014 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of chicken meat imports amounted to +4.7%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: turkey meat (-13.7% per year) and duck and goose meat (-1.3% per year).
In value terms, chicken meat ($335M) constituted the largest type of poultry supplied to Qatar, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by turkey meat ($1.9M), with a 0.5% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the poultry price amounted to $2,058 per ton (CIF, Qatar), declining by -9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,346 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($4,524 per ton), while the price for the United States ($1,144 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the poultry market in Qatar. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1058 - Chicken meat
- FCL 1059 - Offals and liver of chickens
- FCL 1069 - Duck meat
- FCL 1073 - Goose meat
- FCL 1074 - Offals and liver of geese
- FCL 1075 - Offals and liver of ducks
- FCL 1080 - Turkey meat
- FCL 1081 - Offals and liver of turkey
Country coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
