Chicken meat and offal market in Western Asia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market for chicken meat and offal in Western Asia experienced notable shifts in volume and value. In physical terms, market volume grew from 6 426 thousand tons in 2018 to 8 130 thousand tons in 2019, then contracted to 6 535 thousand tons in 2020 before recovering to 7 087 thousand tons in 2021. Concurrently, the market's value declined from 12 761 million US dollars in 2018 to 10 736 million in 2019, then rose to 12 052 million in 2020 and reached 13 203 million by 2021.

Market expansion continued from 2022 onward, driven by identifiable demand and distribution factors. In 2022, volume increased to 7 145 thousand tons, supported by urbanization and busier lifestyles that boosted demand for convenient, ready-to-cook frozen chicken products, while the dominance of supermarkets and hypermarkets in distribution channels improved product accessibility. The following year, volume rose more substantially to 8 009 thousand tons. This growth was fueled by continued urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and the expansion of quick-service restaurant chains that incorporated frozen chicken into their menus. Technological advances in freezing and packaging also enhanced product quality and shelf life, facilitating greater market penetration.

Production chicken meat and offal in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Western Asia's chicken meat and offal production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 4,832 thousand tons, representing a 4.5% year-over-year increase. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of chicken meat and offal production in Western Asia was $20,912 million, marking a significant decline of 10.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 10.8%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 3.8%. The sharpest drop occurred in 2018 at 10.1%, while 2019 saw the largest increase at 10.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports chicken meat and offal from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Western Asia exported 453 thousand tons of chicken meat and offal, a decrease of 20.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 15.5%, with an average annual reduction of 5.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 419 thousand tons, while the peak was in 2019 at 567 thousand tons. The most substantial decline happened in 2018 at 21.7%, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 35.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Hong Kong (6.8% of exports in volume), Libya (4.2%), and Congo (2.9%) were among the top buyers of chicken meat and offal from Western Asia. However, together they accounted for just 13.8% of total exports, highlighting a highly diversified partner base.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Western Asia's chicken meat and offal exports declined in value. In 2020, exports reached $882 million, a modest drop of 7.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 5.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at $948 million, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 9.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, chicken meat and offal from Western Asia was exported to a wide range of markets. Hong Kong (4.5% of export value), Libya (4.1%), and Congo (1.7%) together made up only 10.3% of total exports, with numerous smaller destinations accounting for the remaining 89.7%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports chicken meat and offal to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes showed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. The period saw a low point in 2020 and a peak in 2019, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Western Asia imported 2,155 thousand tons of chicken meat and offal, a 47.1% decrease from 2019. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 4,074 thousand tons, and the largest increase occurred that same year at 79.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for chicken meat and offal imports to Western Asia were Brazil (56.5% of import volume), the United States (9.1%), and Ukraine (5.8%). Together, these three countries accounted for 71.3% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Western Asia imported chicken meat and offal valued at $3,952 million, an 11.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 10.6%, with an average annual decline of 3.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at $3,952 million, and the largest increase occurred that year at 6.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil (59.6% of import value), Ukraine (5.2%), and the United States (4.7%) were the primary sources for chicken meat and offal imports to Western Asia, together representing 69.5% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020