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Saudi Arabia: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the Saudi fresh whole chicken market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 47%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled whole chickens decreased by -19.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 99.9% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 164%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for fresh whole chicken exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh whole chicken exports to Bahrain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), twofold. Yemen (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain stood at +47.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+77.1% per year) and Yemen (+12.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh whole chicken exported from Saudi Arabia were Bahrain ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Yemen ($X), with a combined 98% share of total exports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of +77.0%, 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 fresh whole chicken export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -13.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 32% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Qatar (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Fresh whole chicken imports into Saudi Arabia skyrocketed to X tons in 2013, increasing by 266% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports skyrocketed to $X in 2013. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2013, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh whole chicken to Saudi Arabia, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh whole chicken imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2013, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +256.4%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled whole chickens to Saudi Arabia, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2013, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +552.8%.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fresh or chilled whole chickens in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 30% share of global consumption. Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, Brazil, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Spain, Norway and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

What are the largest producers of fresh or chilled whole chickens in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 30% share of global production. These countries were followed by Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, Brazil, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Spain, Norway and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of fresh or chilled whole chickens to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, Brazil constituted the largest supplier of fresh whole chicken to Saudi Arabia, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France, with an 11% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of fresh or chilled whole chickens from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh whole chicken exported from Saudi Arabia were Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, together accounting for 98% of total exports.

What is the average export price for fresh or chilled whole chickens in Saudi Arabia?

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $4,007 per ton, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh whole chicken market in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10121010 - Fresh or chilled whole chickens

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024