Middle East: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern meat and poultry market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Production in the Middle East

In value terms, meat and poultry production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average meat and poultry yield in the Middle East reduced modestly to X kg per head, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in the Middle East was estimated at X heads, remaining constant against 2021. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports in the Middle East

For the third consecutive year, the Middle East recorded growth in shipments abroad of meat and poultry, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% 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.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Iran (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to meat and poultry exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iran (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Turkey increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest meat and poultry supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, meat and poultry imports in the Middle East rose remarkably to X tons, surging by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the key importers of meat and poultry in 2022, recording near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Iraq (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Kuwait (X%), Qatar (X%) and Yemen (X%). Israel (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest meat and poultry importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Israel ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Israel, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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, with an increase of X% 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 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Yemen ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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