Kuwait: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti market for fresh or chilled cuts of turkey declined to $X in 2022, reducing by -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a resilient increase. Fresh or chilled turkey cut consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey in Kuwait

In value terms, fresh or chilled turkey cut production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled cuts of turkey was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 157%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled turkey cut exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 155%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for fresh or chilled turkey cut exports from Kuwait, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh or chilled turkey cut exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled -2.8%.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh or chilled turkey cut exported from Kuwait were Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of -11.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fresh or chilled cuts of turkey stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 12%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+66.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled cuts of turkey decreased by -16.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 234% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh or chilled turkey cut imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 241% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled turkey cut to Kuwait, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh or chilled turkey cut imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), tenfold. Jordan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +39.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-25.5% per year) and Jordan (-10.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled cuts of turkey to Kuwait, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +33.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (-25.6% per year) and Jordan (-13.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for fresh or chilled cuts of turkey stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 13%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($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 (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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