Saudi Arabia: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Saudi Arabia

After two years of growth, the Saudi chicken meat market decreased by -10.6% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, chicken meat production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% 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 +30.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of chicken meat in Saudi Arabia stood at X kg per head, standing approx. at 2020. In general, the yield indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, chicken meat yield increased by +75.0% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 17%. The chicken meat yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Saudi Arabia amounted to X heads, approximately mirroring 2020. This number increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

Chicken meat exports from Saudi Arabia skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, growing by 30% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 144%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat exports reached $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 205% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken meat exports from Saudi Arabia, together comprising 77% of total exports. These countries were followed by Congo, Yemen, Guinea and Poland, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Guinea (with a CAGR of +169.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Kuwait ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for chicken meat exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, together comprising 89% of total exports. These countries were followed by Yemen, Congo, Guinea and Poland, which together accounted for a further 6.5%.

Guinea, with a CAGR of +174.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average chicken meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -12.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo ($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 Congo (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the amount of chicken meat imported into Saudi Arabia contracted to X tons, dropping by -5.2% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken meat imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 21% 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 supplier of chicken meat to Saudi Arabia, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at -4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+145.2% per year) and France (-10.0% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Saudi Arabia, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at -5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+158.3% per year) and France (-11.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Russia ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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