Kuwait: Frozen Poultry Liver Market 2025

Frozen Poultry Liver Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti frozen poultry liver market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -30.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +13.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Frozen Poultry Liver Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, exports of frozen poultry livers and offal from Kuwait soared to X tons, growing by 105% against 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 682% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 446%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen poultry liver exports from Kuwait, with a combined 72% share of total exports. Bahrain, Vietnam, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Liberia, Oman and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of +54.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest markets for frozen poultry liver exported from Kuwait worldwide, together comprising 76% of total exports. Bahrain, Vietnam, Iraq, Turkey, Jordan, Liberia, Oman and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +41.4%, recorded 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 average frozen poultry liver export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 31%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Frozen Poultry Liver Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen poultry livers and offal were imported into Kuwait; with a decrease of -25% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +2.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +19.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 55%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest frozen poultry liver supplier to Kuwait, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen poultry liver imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+18.3% per year) and the United States (+4.3% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest frozen poultry liver suppliers to Kuwait, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +17.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen poultry liver import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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