Middle East: Frozen Chicken Cut Market 2024

Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern frozen chicken cut market rose notably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Frozen Chicken Cut Production in the Middle East

In value terms, frozen chicken cut production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +52.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 19%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), together accounting for 87% of total production. Yemen, Israel and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lebanon (with a CAGR of +15.0%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Chicken Cut Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen cuts of chicken were exported in the Middle East; with an increase of 20% compared with the year before. In general, exports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 78% of total exports in 2022. Iran (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together held near 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen chicken cut exports from Turkey stood at +12.7%. At the same time, Iran (+40.8%) and the United Arab Emirates (+11.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +40.8% from 2012-2022. Iran (+8.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest frozen chicken cut supplier in the Middle East, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

In Turkey, frozen chicken cut exports increased at an average annual rate of +16.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+13.4% per year) and Iran (+43.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by 24% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Chicken Cut Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, supplies from abroad of frozen cuts of chicken increased by 11% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) represented roughly 70% of total imports in 2022. Qatar (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Kuwait (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Jordan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +93.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Among the main importing countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of +89.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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