GCC: Frozen Whole Turkey Market 2025

Frozen Whole Turkey Market Size in GCC

The GCC frozen whole turkey market dropped remarkably to $X in 2022, falling by -16.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Turkey Production in GCC

In value terms, frozen whole turkey production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 865% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Saudi Arabia (X tons) remains the largest frozen whole turkey producing country in GCC, accounting for 62% of total volume. Moreover, frozen whole turkey production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kuwait (X tons), with a 7.7% share.

In Saudi Arabia, frozen whole turkey production decreased by an average annual rate of -3.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United Arab Emirates (+19.4% per year) and Kuwait (+5.8% per year).

Frozen Whole Turkey Exports

Exports in GCC

Frozen whole turkey exports shrank to X tons in 2022, waning by -6.5% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 160% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 192% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the key exporter of frozen whole turkeys in GCC, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 54% of total exports in 2022. Oman (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Kuwait (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 46% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen whole turkey exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at -3.0%. At the same time, Bahrain (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +2.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kuwait (-3.7%) and Oman (-11.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain increased by +46, +12, +12 and +11 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest frozen whole turkey supplier in GCC, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with an 18% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, frozen whole turkey exports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kuwait (+4.8% per year) and Bahrain (+5.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, declining by -16.2% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, 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 Kuwait (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Turkey Imports

Imports in GCC

Frozen whole turkey imports contracted rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by -30.2% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 270% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 199%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached 67% of total imports. Oman (X tons) held an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Qatar (8.2%), Kuwait (7.5%) and Bahrain (6%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen whole turkey imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at -8.3%. At the same time, Oman (+12.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +12.4% from 2012-2022. Bahrain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kuwait (-10.3%) and Qatar (-30.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+37 p.p.), Oman (+11 p.p.), Bahrain (+4.9 p.p.) and Kuwait (+3.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Qatar (-47.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen whole turkeys in GCC, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled -6.5%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (+14.5% per year) and Bahrain (-1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 25%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Bahrain ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform