Iraq: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi chicken meat market surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 56% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Chicken Meat Production in Iraq

In value terms, chicken meat production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -4.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chicken meat in Iraq shrank to X kg per head in 2021, falling by -7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The chicken meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Iraq declined dramatically to X heads, which is down by -21.4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by 35% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked at X heads in 2020, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2021, chicken meat exports from Iraq declined significantly to X tons, which is down by -31% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 414% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken meat exports dropped notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 414%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at +15.1%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Iraq.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey stood at +9.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -5.2% per year.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2021, overseas purchases of chicken meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest chicken meat supplier to Iraq, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), more than tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey amounted to +13.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-9.3% per year) and China (+27.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Iraq, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to +9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (-9.2% per year) and China (+20.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 41% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight decrease. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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