Kuwait: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti chicken meat market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, surging by 8.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Chicken Meat Production in Kuwait

In value terms, chicken meat production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chicken meat in Kuwait was estimated at X kg per head in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average chicken meat yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Kuwait rose to X heads in 2021, increasing by 3.3% against 2020 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 15%. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Kuwait

Chicken meat exports from Kuwait soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 20% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 575% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken meat exports reached $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 489% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken meat exports from Kuwait, with a combined 85% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, Iraq, Turkey, Oman, Liberia and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +68.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chicken meat exported from Kuwait were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Bahrain ($X), together comprising 89% of total exports.

Bahrain, with a CAGR of +45.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 39%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Liberia (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Kuwait

Chicken meat imports into Kuwait rose sharply to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 7% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chicken meat imports rose notably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; 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 imports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest chicken meat supplier to Kuwait, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sevenfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+27.1% per year) and the United States (+8.3% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Kuwait, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil totaled -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+25.6% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+7.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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