Oman: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Oman

The Omani chicken meat market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, growing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in Oman

In value terms, chicken meat production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of chicken meat in Oman totaled X kg per X heads in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average chicken meat yield reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Oman amounted to X heads, approximately mirroring the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 3.3% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Oman

Chicken meat exports from Oman expanded significantly to X tons in 2021, surging by 5.6% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% 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 +74.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicken meat exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Oman, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken meat exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), threefold. Yemen (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+73.8% per year) and Yemen (-11.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Oman, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+58.4% per year) and Bahrain (-17.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2021, the amount of chicken meat imported into Oman stood at X tons, increasing by 6.1% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest chicken meat supplier to Oman, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Morocco (X tons), with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-2.7% per year) and Morocco (+48.5% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Oman, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+39.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-1.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 12%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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