Pakistan: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2024

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Pakistan

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Pakistani fresh whole chicken market, when its value decreased by -3.7% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +15.8% against 2018 indices. Fresh whole chicken consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Pakistan

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +12.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Pakistan

Fresh whole chicken exports from Pakistan surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 142% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 822%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 717%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh whole chicken exports from Pakistan, with a combined 89% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of +37.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh whole chicken exported from Pakistan were Vietnam ($X), Oman ($X) and Qatar ($X), together accounting for 95% of total exports.

Oman, with a CAGR of +48.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, fresh whole chicken export price decreased by -24.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 58%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 Oman (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled whole chickens were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 264% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of fresh whole chicken to Pakistan, with a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh whole chicken imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at -3.2%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled whole chickens to Pakistan, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 5.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to -6.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-3.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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