GCC: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in GCC

The GCC poultry market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Poultry Production in GCC

In value terms, poultry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase 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 appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of poultry production was Saudi Arabia (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, poultry production in Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kuwait (X tons), more than tenfold.

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

In 2022, the average yield of poultry in GCC shrank modestly to X kg per head, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. The yield indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, poultry yield increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

The global number of animals slaughtered for poultry production reduced to X heads in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. This number 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 recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Poultry Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, overseas shipments of poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, poultry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the largest exporter of poultry, making up X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (X%). Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the poultry exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (X%), Oman (X%) and Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by X percentage points.

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

In terms of the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. 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.

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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Poultry Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of poultry imported in GCC reached X tons, growing by X% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poultry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) dominates imports structure, together mixing up X% of total imports. Kuwait (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Qatar (X%) and Oman (X%). 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 poultry importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Qatar ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while Oman ($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