Saudi Arabia: Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi meat and poultry market rose slightly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Meat and poultry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, meat and poultry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a remarkable increase 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of meat and poultry in Saudi Arabia was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The meat and poultry yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production in Saudi Arabia shrank modestly to X heads, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

Meat and poultry exports from Saudi Arabia contracted to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated slight 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 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, 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 meat and poultry exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Congo, Yemen, Guinea and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Bahrain ($X) and Kuwait ($X) constituted the largest markets for meat and poultry exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Yemen, Congo, Guinea and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Congo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 meat and poultry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

For the third year in a row, Saudi Arabia recorded decline in supplies from abroad of meat and poultry, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of meat and poultry to Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, meat and poultry 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 X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average meat and poultry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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