Middle East: Frozen Whole Turkey Market 2025

Frozen Whole Turkey Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern frozen whole turkey market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by -8.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Whole Turkey Production in the Middle East

In value terms, frozen whole turkey production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 19%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Turkey (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of frozen whole turkey production, comprising approx. 54% of total volume. Moreover, frozen whole turkey production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fourfold. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Turkey amounted to +4.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (-3.1% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (-1.6% per year).

Frozen Whole Turkey Exports

Exports in the Middle East

For the third year in a row, the Middle East recorded growth in shipments abroad of frozen whole turkeys, which increased by 6.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 116%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 122%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the key exporter of frozen whole turkeys, achieving 60% of total exports. Israel (X tons) held a 24% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (6.4%). The following exporters - Jordan (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) - together made up 8% of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the frozen whole turkeys exports, with a CAGR of +7.4% from 2012 to 2022. Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. the United Arab Emirates (-3.0%), Kuwait (-3.7%), Jordan (-10.7%) and Oman (-11.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+43 p.p.) and Israel (+8.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Oman (-2.3 p.p.) and Jordan (-3.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest frozen whole turkey supplier in the Middle East, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled +5.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (+0.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Turkey Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, imports of frozen whole turkeys in the Middle East dropped sharply to X tons, falling by -24.1% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 214% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole turkey imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 157%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 48% of total imports. Palestine (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 8.9% share, followed by Oman (8.2%), Lebanon (6.4%), Qatar (5.9%), Kuwait (5.4%) and Iraq (5.1%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen whole turkey imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at -8.3%. At the same time, Oman (+12.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +12.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Palestine (-1.4%), Iraq (-3.3%), Kuwait (-10.3%), Lebanon (-10.7%) and Qatar (-30.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+22 p.p.), Oman (+7.6 p.p.), Palestine (+6.6 p.p.), Iraq (+3.5 p.p.), Lebanon (+1.9 p.p.) and Kuwait (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Qatar saw its share reduced by -42.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen whole turkeys in the Middle East, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Palestine, with a 9.1% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, frozen whole turkey imports plunged by an average annual rate of -6.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (+14.5% per year) and Palestine (-1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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