GCC: Chicken Table Egg Market 2025

Chicken Table Egg Market Size in GCC

The GCC chicken table egg market expanded notably to $X in 2022, surging by 6.3% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -4.5% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Table Egg Production in GCC

In value terms, chicken table egg production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 49%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Saudi Arabia (X tons) remains the largest chicken table egg producing country in GCC, accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, chicken table egg production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kuwait (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with an 11% share.

In Saudi Arabia, chicken table egg production expanded at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Kuwait (+5.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+3.3% per year).

Chicken Table Egg Exports

Exports in GCC

Chicken table egg exports plummeted to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -24.5% on 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Oman (X tons) represented roughly 80% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons), together creating a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +32.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Oman ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 93% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +22.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Chicken Table Egg Imports

Imports in GCC

Chicken table egg imports expanded slightly to X tons in 2022, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 190% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken table egg imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 158%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 54% of total imports. Qatar (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 21% share, followed by Oman (14%) and Bahrain (9.1%). Kuwait (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chicken table egg imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at +26.0%. At the same time, Qatar (+122.3%), Kuwait (+36.8%), Bahrain (+31.8%) and Oman (+13.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +122.3% from 2012-2022. While the share of Qatar (+21 p.p.) and Bahrain (+9.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Oman (-27.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chicken table eggs in GCC, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled +20.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Qatar (+97.3% per year) and Oman (+8.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (-1.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform