GCC: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in GCC

The GCC meat and poultry market rose sharply to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Meat And Poultry Production in GCC

In value terms, meat and poultry production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of meat and poultry production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, meat and poultry production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sevenfold. Kuwait (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Saudi Arabia totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

The average meat and poultry yield reduced slightly to X kg per head in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in GCC dropped modestly to X heads, leveling off at 2021. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat and poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the major exporter of meat and poultry in GCC, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Oman (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the meat and poultry exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (X%) and Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Kuwait (X p.p.), Oman (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest meat and poultry supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($X per ton) and Oman ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of meat and poultry imported in GCC expanded rapidly to X tons, rising by X% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% 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, meat and poultry imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) dominates imports structure, together constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest meat and poultry importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Qatar ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Qatar ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform