Middle East: Frozen Whole Chicken Market 2022

Frozen Whole Chicken Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern frozen whole chicken market rose modestly to $X in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Chicken Production in the Middle East

In value terms, frozen whole chicken production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of frozen whole chicken production was Turkey (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, frozen whole chicken production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

In Turkey, frozen whole chicken production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (+X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (-X% per year).

Frozen Whole Chicken Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, the amount of frozen whole chickens exported in the Middle East surged to X tons, rising by X% against the previous year. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. Oman (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen whole chicken exports from Turkey stood at +X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%) and Oman (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+X p.p.) and Oman (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Turkey (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In Turkey, frozen whole chicken exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and Oman (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Frozen Whole Chicken Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, frozen whole chicken imports in the Middle East rose to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the key importer of frozen whole chickens, mixing up X% of total imports. Iraq (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%), Yemen (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Oman (X%). Qatar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Saudi Arabia decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Yemen (+X%), the United Arab Emirates (+X%) and Qatar (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Yemen emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. Oman, Kuwait and Iraq experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Yemen and the United Arab Emirates increased by +X and +X percentage points, respectively. Saudi Arabia (-X p.p.) saw their shares reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen whole chickens in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Saudi Arabia amounted to -X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year) and Iraq (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Kuwait ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) and Yemen ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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