Iran: Frozen Poultry Liver Market 2025

Frozen Poultry Liver Market Size in Iran

In 2022, the Iranian frozen poultry liver market decreased by -2.1% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Poultry Liver Production in Iran

In value terms, frozen poultry liver production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 -1.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Poultry Liver Exports

Exports from Iran

Frozen poultry liver exports from Iran fell modestly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -3.1% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 857%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 851% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X tons) was the main destination for frozen poultry liver exports from Iran, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen poultry liver exports to Azerbaijan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Azerbaijan totaled +153.4%.

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen poultry livers and offal exports from Iran, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Azerbaijan totaled +48.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen poultry liver export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 60%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+73.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Frozen Poultry Liver Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of frozen poultry livers and offal, when their volume decreased by -43.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 288% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 359%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main supplier of frozen poultry liver to Iran, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil (X tons), with a 1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled +41.6%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen poultry livers and offal to Iran, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 1.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +36.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen poultry liver import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen poultry liver import price increased by +140.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 86%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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