Poultry meat and offal market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for poultry meat and offal in Western Asia expanded from 11 338 thousand tons in 2018 to 13 054 thousand tons in 2019. This growth was facilitated by the widespread adoption of freezing technology, which enabled year-round storage and supply, and the expansion of distribution channels into supermarkets and hypermarkets.

After a contraction to 11 652 thousand tons in 2020, the market recovered to 12 503 thousand tons in 2021. The rebound was supported by a shift in consumer behavior towards healthier and more sustainable frozen meat options, coupled with investments in modern poultry processing facilities that improved production efficiency.

Market volume continued to rise, reaching 12 733 thousand tons in 2022 and 13 461 thousand tons in 2023. This sustained growth was driven by the entry of new players introducing innovative frozen products and regulatory amendments that extended the shelf life of fresh and frozen meat, reducing food waste and lowering costs.

Production poultry meat and offal in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Poultry meat and offal production in Western Asia has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 9 915 K t, marking a 4.1% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of poultry meat and offal production in Western Asia was 43 587 M $ US, showing a significant year-over-year decline of 12.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 9.4%, with an average annual rate of -3.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 49 659 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 11.1%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Western Asia exported 463 K t of poultry meat and offal, a substantial drop of 20.8% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 15%, averaging an annual decline of 5.3%. The lowest volume occurred in 2018 at 432 K t, with the largest decrease that year of 20.8%. In contrast, 2019 saw the peak at 585 K t and the biggest increase of 35.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export destinations for poultry meat and offal from Western Asia were highly diversified. Hong Kong accounted for 6.6% of exports in kind, Libya for 4.1%, and Congo for 2.8%, together making up just 13.4% of total flows. The remaining 86.6% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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

Following two years of growth, poultry meat and offal exports from Western Asia declined in 2020, reaching 908 M $ US, down 9.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 6.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 007 M $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 12.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the value of poultry meat and offal exports from Western Asia was widely distributed among partner countries. Hong Kong represented 4.4% of exports in value terms, Libya 3.9%, and Congo 1.7%, together accounting for only 10.0% of total flows.

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 poultry meat and offal to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. In 2020, Western Asia imported 2 200 K t of poultry meat and offal, a sharp decline of 46.6% from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 117 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 78.3%. The lowest volume occurred in 2020, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 1.9 times between 2019 and 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, the United States, and Ukraine were the key partners for imports in kind. Brazil accounted for 55.7% of imports, the United States for 9.0%, and Ukraine for 5.7%, together representing 70.4% of total flows.

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 poultry meat and offal valued at 3 656 M $ US, a strong reduction of 10.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 9.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 067 M $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 6.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil, Ukraine, and the United States remained the leading sources for imports in value terms. Brazil accounted for 58.1% of imports, Ukraine for 5.1%, and the United States for 4.7%, together making up 67.9% of total flows.

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

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