Middle East: Frozen Poultry Liver Market 2025

Frozen Poultry Liver Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern frozen poultry liver market rose significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Frozen Poultry Liver Production in the Middle East

In value terms, frozen poultry liver production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Poultry Liver Exports

Exports in the Middle East

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of frozen poultry livers and offal increased by 16% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 77% of total exports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 9.7% share, followed by Iran (9.1%).

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +12.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iran (+40.1%) and the United Arab Emirates (+12.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +40.1% from 2012-2022. While the share of Turkey (+8.7 p.p.) and Iran (+8.2 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest frozen poultry liver supplier in the Middle East, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at +15.8%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+9.6% per year) and Iran (+45.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 Iran (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Frozen Poultry Liver Imports

Imports in the Middle East

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of frozen poultry livers and offal increased by 10% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of frozen poultry livers and offal, namely the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Iraq, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Qatar (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 6.4% share, followed by Turkey (5%), Jordan (4.8%) and Kuwait (4.7%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +90.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X) constituted 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 comprising a further 20%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +75.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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, rising by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 24%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Qatar ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) and Iraq ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+2.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :