United Arab Emirates: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the fresh whole chicken market in the United Arab Emirates, when its value decreased by -7.8% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 87%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled whole chickens decreased by -39.7% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 394%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 126% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Seychelles (X tons) was the main destination for fresh whole chicken exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman (X kg), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Seychelles stood at +96.3%.

In value terms, Seychelles ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fresh or chilled whole chickens exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Seychelles stood at +80.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 222% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed strong growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, purchases abroad of fresh or chilled whole chickens decreased by -32.5% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Oman (X tons) was the main supplier of fresh whole chicken to the United Arab Emirates, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh whole chicken imports from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Oman totaled +8.3%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled whole chickens to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 3.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Oman amounted to +4.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -30.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 10%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Oman totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (-3.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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