MENA: Chicken Meat Market 2024

Chicken Meat Market Size in MENA

The MENA's chicken meat market amounted to $X in 2022, increasing 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 remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Chicken Meat Production in MENA

In value terms, chicken meat production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of chicken meat in MENA expanded to X kg per head, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the chicken meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in MENA declined slightly to X heads, standing approx. at the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of chicken meat exported in MENA surged to X tons, growing by X% compared with the year before. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated prominent 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 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), generating an X% share of total exports. Iran (X tons), Oman (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chicken meat exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iran (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Oman (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Jordan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Iran (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Jordan (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest chicken meat supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an X% share.

In Turkey, chicken meat exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports in MENA

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of chicken meat increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the largest importers of chicken meat in 2022, amounting to near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Iraq (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Iraq ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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