GCC: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey in GCC

The GCC market for fresh or chilled cuts of turkey declined to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey in GCC

In value terms, fresh or chilled turkey cut production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 55%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Saudi Arabia (X tons) remains the largest fresh or chilled turkey cut producing country in GCC, accounting for 72% of total volume. Moreover, fresh or chilled turkey cut production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kuwait (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

In Saudi Arabia, fresh or chilled turkey cut production expanded at an average annual rate of +10.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United Arab Emirates (+10.1% per year) and Kuwait (+5.8% per year).

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey

Exports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of fresh or chilled cuts of turkey exported in GCC fell remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -92.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 1,137%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled turkey cut exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1,112%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kuwait prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 88% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), creating a 7.5% share of total exports. Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fresh or chilled turkey cut exports from Kuwait stood at -11.7%. At the same time, Oman (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +3.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-1.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman increased by +83, +7.4 and +4 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the largest fresh or chilled turkey cut supplier in GCC, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Kuwait amounted to -13.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-6.2% per year) and Oman (+0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 34%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (-1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey

Imports in GCC

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of fresh or chilled cuts of turkey, when their volume decreased by -4.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 8.4% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled turkey cut imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Bahrain dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was near 87% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons), together constituting an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fresh or chilled turkey cut imports into Bahrain stood at -5.6%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+6.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +6.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kuwait (-9.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates increased by +39 and +3.8 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fresh or chilled cuts of turkey in GCC, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 10% share of total imports.

In Bahrain, fresh or chilled turkey cut imports contracted by an average annual rate of -2.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kuwait (-13.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($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 (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform