Prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Western Asia experienced strong growth from 2018 to 2023, with volume expanding from 44.8 thousand tons to 121.8 thousand tons. This increase was accompanied by a near tripling of domestic production, which rose from 36.1 thousand tons to 98.1 thousand tons, while imports also grew to support consumption.

Underpinning this expansion were shifts in consumer preferences towards convenient, protein-rich foods and the introduction of new product segments like minimally processed and clean-label poultry items. These trends encouraged greater market participation and product innovation throughout the period.

The market's infrastructure saw significant investment in 2024, with JBS S.A. opening a new poultry meat processing plant in Jeddah and Agthia Group PJSC inaugurating a protein manufacturing facility in the same city, directly enhancing local production capacity in the region.

Production prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Western Asia

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Top producers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, 2017-2020

Western Asia's production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 64 908 tonnes, marking a 37.8% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production surged by 131.5%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 32.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Western Asia's production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 813.0 million US dollars, up 42.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 78.1%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 21.2%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Western Asia

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Western Asia's exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 30 663 tonnes, down 13.1% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 27.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.5%. The peak was in 2018 at 37 270 tonnes, when exports jumped by 55.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (10.5% of exports in volume), France (1.8%), and Gambia (1.5%) were key buyers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Western Asia. However, their combined share was just 13.9% of total exports, with the remaining 86.1% spread across numerous other partners.

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 exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal declined. In 2020, exports were valued at 179.8 million US dollars, a 16.1% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 87.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 23.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 214.4 million US dollars, following a 56.3% increase in 2018.

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

During 2017-2020, the United States (16.4% of exports in value), France (3.1%), and Gambia (0.9%) formed the core of Western Asia's export market, together accounting for 20.4% 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 prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Western Asia

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After two years of decline, Western Asia's imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal rebounded. In 2020, imports reached 54 943 tonnes, a strong 22.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 12.8%, with an average annual rate of 4.1%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 45 041 tonnes, after a 5.6% drop in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia (10.4% of imports in volume), the Netherlands (3.5%), and Brazil (3.2%) were the largest suppliers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Western Asia. Together, they made up 17.2% of total imports, with many smaller partners accounting for the rest.

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

Following two years of growth, Western Asia's imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal decreased. In 2020, imports totaled 282.3 million US dollars, a modest 4.5% decline year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 11.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The peak was in 2019 at 295.5 million US dollars, when imports rose by 14.3%.

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

In 2017-2020, the import market in value terms was diverse. Malaysia (12.7% of imports in value), the Netherlands (4.3%), and Thailand (3.3%) together represented only 20.3% of total flows, while a substantial 79.7% came from many other countries.

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

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