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United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market is segmented by Form (Canned, Fresh / Chilled, Frozen, Processed) and by Distribution Channel (Off-Trade, On-Trade). Market value in USD and market volume in tonnes are presented. Key data points observed include production and price.

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 1.21 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 1.31 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Distribution Channel On-Trade
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 1.64 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by Distribution Channel Off-Trade
svg icon Market Concentration Low

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market Analysis

The United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market size is estimated at 1.21 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.31 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 1.64% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

1.21 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

1.31 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

13.09 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

1.64 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Distribution Channel

58.30 %

value share, On-Trade, 2023

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The demand for various chicken parts for the on-trade channel increased due to the rise of the food catering business and the number of restaurants in the nation.

Largest Segment by Form

56.51 %

value share, Fresh / Chilled, 2023

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Fresh meats are considered to be of higher quality. The relaxation of the lockdown allowed customers to immediately purchase freshly cut meat through an offline channel.

Fastest-growing Segment by Distribution Channel

1.96 %

Projected CAGR, Off-Trade, 2024-2029

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The purchases through online channels, supermarkets, and hypermarkets are driving the segmental growth, with innovations in poultry meat delivery and self-checkouts.

Fastest-growing Segment by Form

2.92 %

Projected CAGR, Processed, 2024-2029

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The consumption value of processed poultry is led by the on-trade distribution along with supermarkets in the country. This is due to its extended shelf life and better distribution bandwidth.

Leading Market Player

11.19 %

market share, Al Ain Farms, 2022

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The brand offers all types of poultry products in the country. Freshness and reaching consumers in a short period are the USPs of the company making it the market leader.

Expansion and acquisitions in UAE off-trade channels among online market players are promoting market growth

  • The distribution channels in the UAE poultry meat market are dominated by the on-trade channel, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the poultry meat consumed in the region. In 2022, poultry consumption in the UAE increased by 10.69% compared to 2019. In February 2022, the UAE increased chicken imports by almost 90%, reaching 42,800 tons. Thus, the volume of local production is growing continuously Y-o-Y, as the growth of population and tourism causes higher consumption. Amidst the rising global food prices, poultry remains a comparatively cheap source of animal protein in the UAE.
  • The off-trade channel is projected to be the fastest-growing distribution channel for the consumption of poultry meat in the United Arab Emirates. The off-trade channel is anticipated to register a CAGR of 1.98% by value over 2023-2029. Online poultry meat delivery in the UAE is expected to develop significantly over the forecast period, owing to the increasing usage of smartphone applications. This led to expansion and acquisitions in UAE off-trade channels among the online market players. Dubai-based Instashop was acquired by Germany's Delivery Hero for USD 360 million, and LuLu Hypermarket raised USD 1 billion from Abu Dhabi's ADQ to boost its online presence expansion.
  • The concept of flexitarianism increased the region's demand for white, leaner meats. Thus, sales of white meat have been observing a higher share through on-trade channels. The country hosts numerous visitors annually, and many that arrive from Asian countries refrain from consuming red meat varieties like beef and pork, which drives the demand for poultry meat options in restaurants. As of 2023, 910,000 Indians visited Dubai, the highest among any country globally.
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United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market Trends

Rising demand for local products will lead to growth in production

  • In 2022, poultry production in the UAE observed a 13.07% increase from 2021 due to higher demand for the UAE chicken meat products and increasing government support. Most poultry farms in the United Arab Emirates are located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, as it accounted for more than 70% of UAE agricultural production in 2021. Due to rising input costs and a price restriction, the UAE's poultry output is expected to rise slowly over the next few years. With growing commodity costs, the business keeps consumer prices stable by cutting production costs. Consumers are becoming more conscious of good packaging claims and are actively seeking local, fresh production that contains no hormones or antibiotics and is produced directly from UAE farmers.
  • The UAE poultry production depends on imports for nearly all inputs, from medicine, packaging, and equipment to feed. These substantial cost increases have challenged the production capability and reduced profitability. Higher poultry prices were registered in the country, attributed to higher input costs, eroding much of the margin gains. From September 2019 to September 2021, feed grain prices increased by 55% in the country.
  • Higher input costs have been exacerbated by the UAE government, a set price ceiling or cap within local coops, and other retail establishments that sell primarily to the Emirati community. The UAE government maintains a price cap of USD 5.85 plus VAT on all fresh chicken sold within the United Arab Emirates, and retailers may not exceed this price; while the price cap is occasionally adjusted, the policy keeps production from expanding further.
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Higher production costs are impacting the market prices

  • The price of poultry meat in the United Arab Emirates increased by 0.96% in 2022 from the previous year. Poultry meat price is primarily driven by increasing demand and dependency on imports. The climate in the Emirates has also played a role in influencing the poultry meat price in the country. Historically, there has been a seasonal slump in demand for poultry meat in the summer, and 10% of the chicken meat sold in the Emirate is frozen.
  • Following the issuing of Ministerial Resolution No. 41 of 2023 earlier in June, the Ministry of Economy authorized the price rise in March 2023. With this issue, shops in the UAE will be legally permitted to raise the price of eggs and poultry meat by up to 13%. This change in prices was a result of the demand made by retail firms to increase the prices of egg and poultry meat as the market is experiencing higher costs of manufacturing local and overseas products. In the UAE, prices are tightly controlled, and providers must obtain Ministry clearance before making adjustments. After six months, the price rise will be evaluated, and price increases may be adjusted or eliminated.
  • Although the rise of the poultry farming sector is a sign of encouragement for market stakeholders, it will be challenging to scale poultry meat production in the country. The Emirate is inhospitable to most forms of agriculture because of its arid climate with nominal rainfall. In the United Arab Emirates, precipitation dropped from 70.46 mm in 2020 to 51.46 mm in 2021. Most poultry farms in the country are located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. High dependence on a singular source will make it difficult to stabilize prices during possible economic downturns like a global recession.
United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market

United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Industry Overview

The United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 27.65%. The major players in this market are Al Ain Farms, Al Islami Foods, BRF S.A., Siniora Food Industries Company and The Savola Group (sorted alphabetically).

United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market Leaders

  1. Al Ain Farms

  2. Al Islami Foods

  3. BRF S.A.

  4. Siniora Food Industries Company

  5. The Savola Group

United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market Concentration

Other important companies include Golden Dunes General Trading LLC, JBS SA, Lulu International Group, Tanmiah Food Company, Universal Islamic Meat.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market News

  • February 2022: Al Ain Farms has announced the launch of its 2270 sq. m. facility in Abu Dhabi. Al Ain Farms has increased its storage capacity for handling products, including chicken, to enhance its operational efficiency.
  • December 2021: LuLu Group launched its latest product categories, including the poultry meat range, in collaboration with world-class brands and leading manufacturers.
  • November 2021: LuLu Hypermarket opened its 220th store in Shiab Al Ashkar, Al Ain.

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United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  3. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. Price Trends

      1. 2.1.1. Poultry

    2. 2.2. Production Trends

      1. 2.2.1. Poultry

    3. 2.3. Regulatory Framework

      1. 2.3.1. United Arab Emirates

    4. 2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  4. 3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

    1. 3.1. Form

      1. 3.1.1. Canned

      2. 3.1.2. Fresh / Chilled

      3. 3.1.3. Frozen

      4. 3.1.4. Processed

        1. 3.1.4.1. By Processed Types

          1. 3.1.4.1.1. Deli Meats

          2. 3.1.4.1.2. Marinated/ Tenders

          3. 3.1.4.1.3. Meatballs

          4. 3.1.4.1.4. Nuggets

          5. 3.1.4.1.5. Sausages

          6. 3.1.4.1.6. Other Processed Poultry

    2. 3.2. Distribution Channel

      1. 3.2.1. Off-Trade

        1. 3.2.1.1. Convenience Stores

        2. 3.2.1.2. Online Channel

        3. 3.2.1.3. Supermarkets and Hypermarkets

        4. 3.2.1.4. Others

      2. 3.2.2. On-Trade

  5. 4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 4.3. Company Landscape

    4. 4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and analysis of Recent Developments)

      1. 4.4.1. Al Ain Farms

      2. 4.4.2. Al Islami Foods

      3. 4.4.3. BRF S.A.

      4. 4.4.4. Golden Dunes General Trading LLC

      5. 4.4.5. JBS SA

      6. 4.4.6. Lulu International Group

      7. 4.4.7. Siniora Food Industries Company

      8. 4.4.8. Tanmiah Food Company

      9. 4.4.9. The Savola Group

      10. 4.4.10. Universal Islamic Meat

  6. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR MEAT INDUSTRY CEOS

  7. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Overview

      1. 6.1.1. Overview

      2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework

      3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)

    2. 6.2. Sources & References

    3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures

    4. 6.4. Primary Insights

    5. 6.5. Data Pack

    6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. POULTRY PRICE PER METRIC TON, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2023
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  2. POULTRY PRODUCTION, METRIC TON, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET BY FORM, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET BY FORM, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY FORM, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF CANNED POULTRY MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF CANNED POULTRY MEAT MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF CANNED POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 12:  
  2. VOLUME OF FRESH / CHILLED POULTRY MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FRESH / CHILLED POULTRY MEAT MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FRESH / CHILLED POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF FROZEN POULTRY MEAT MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF FROZEN POULTRY MEAT MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF FROZEN POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET BY PROCESSED TYPES, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 19:  
  2. VALUE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET BY PROCESSED TYPES, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VOLUME SHARE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY PROCESSED TYPES, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY PROCESSED TYPES, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 22:  
  2. VOLUME OF DELI MEATS MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 23:  
  2. VALUE OF DELI MEATS MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 24:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF DELI MEATS POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 25:  
  2. VOLUME OF MARINATED/ TENDERS MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 26:  
  2. VALUE OF MARINATED/ TENDERS MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 27:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MARINATED/ TENDERS POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF MEATBALLS MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 29:  
  2. VALUE OF MEATBALLS MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MEATBALLS POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF NUGGETS MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF NUGGETS MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF NUGGETS POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF SAUSAGES MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 35:  
  2. VALUE OF SAUSAGES MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 36:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF SAUSAGES POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF OTHER PROCESSED POULTRY MARKET, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 38:  
  2. VALUE OF OTHER PROCESSED POULTRY MARKET, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER PROCESSED POULTRY POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 42:  
  2. VOLUME SHARE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 43:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SPLIT BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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  2. VOLUME OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 45:  
  2. VALUE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 46:  
  2. VOLUME OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE CHANNELS, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 47:  
  2. VALUE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OFF-TRADE CHANNELS, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 48:  
  2. VOLUME OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 49:  
  2. VALUE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 50:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES SPLIT BY FORM, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 51:  
  2. VOLUME OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE CHANNEL, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 52:  
  2. VALUE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE CHANNEL, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 53:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE CHANNEL SPLIT BY FORM, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 54:  
  2. VOLUME OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 55:  
  2. VALUE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 56:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS SPLIT BY FORM, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. VOLUME OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. VALUE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS SPLIT BY FORM, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 60:  
  2. VOLUME OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, METRIC TONS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. VALUE OF POULTRY MEAT MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, USD, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2020 - 2023
  1. Figure 63:  
  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2020 - 2023
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  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2022

United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Industry Segmentation

Canned, Fresh / Chilled, Frozen, Processed are covered as segments by Form. Off-Trade, On-Trade are covered as segments by Distribution Channel.

  • The distribution channels in the UAE poultry meat market are dominated by the on-trade channel, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the poultry meat consumed in the region. In 2022, poultry consumption in the UAE increased by 10.69% compared to 2019. In February 2022, the UAE increased chicken imports by almost 90%, reaching 42,800 tons. Thus, the volume of local production is growing continuously Y-o-Y, as the growth of population and tourism causes higher consumption. Amidst the rising global food prices, poultry remains a comparatively cheap source of animal protein in the UAE.
  • The off-trade channel is projected to be the fastest-growing distribution channel for the consumption of poultry meat in the United Arab Emirates. The off-trade channel is anticipated to register a CAGR of 1.98% by value over 2023-2029. Online poultry meat delivery in the UAE is expected to develop significantly over the forecast period, owing to the increasing usage of smartphone applications. This led to expansion and acquisitions in UAE off-trade channels among the online market players. Dubai-based Instashop was acquired by Germany's Delivery Hero for USD 360 million, and LuLu Hypermarket raised USD 1 billion from Abu Dhabi's ADQ to boost its online presence expansion.
  • The concept of flexitarianism increased the region's demand for white, leaner meats. Thus, sales of white meat have been observing a higher share through on-trade channels. The country hosts numerous visitors annually, and many that arrive from Asian countries refrain from consuming red meat varieties like beef and pork, which drives the demand for poultry meat options in restaurants. As of 2023, 910,000 Indians visited Dubai, the highest among any country globally.
Form
Canned
Fresh / Chilled
Frozen
Processed
By Processed Types
Deli Meats
Marinated/ Tenders
Meatballs
Nuggets
Sausages
Other Processed Poultry
Distribution Channel
Off-Trade
Convenience Stores
Online Channel
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Others
On-Trade
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Market Definition

  • Meat - Meat is defined as the flesh or other edible parts of an animal used for food. The end use of the meat industry consists of only human consumption. Meat is generally purchased from retail outlets for home cooking and consumption. For the market studied, only uncooked meat has been considered. This could be processed in various forms, which have been covered under the “Processed” form. The other purchases of meat happen through the consumption of meat at foodservice outlets (restaurants, hotels, catering, etc.). ​
  • Other Meats - The other meat segment includes the meat of camel, horse, rabbit, etc. These are not so commonly consumed meat types but still, have a presence in distinct parts of the world. Regardless of it being part of red meat, we have considered these meat types separately for a better understanding of the market. ​
  • Poultry Meat - Poultry meat also called white meat, comes from birds raised commercially or domestically for human consumption. This includes chicken, turkey, ducks, and geese.​
  • Red Meat - Red meat typically has a red color when raw and a dark color when cooked. It includes any meat that comes from mammals, such as beef, lamb, pork, goat, veal, and mutton.​
Keyword Definition
A5 It is a Japanese grading system for beef. The 'A' means the carcass yield is the highest possible and the numeric rating relates to beef marbling, color and brightness of the flesh, its texture and color, luster, and fat quality. A5 is the highest mark wagyu beef can score.
Abbatoir It is another name for a slaughterhouse and refers to the premise used for or in connection with the slaughter of animals whose meat is intended for human consumption.
Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease (AHPND) It is a disease that affects shrimp and is characterized by high mortalities, in many cases reaching 100% within 30-35 days of stocking grow-out ponds.
African Swine Fever (ASF) It is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs caused by a double-stranded DNA virus in the Asfarviridae family.
Albacore Tuna It is one of the smallest species of tuna found in the six distinct stocks known globally in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea.
Angus beef It is beef derived from a specific breed of cattle indigenous to Scotland. It requires certification from the American Angus Association to receive the "Certified Angus Beef" quality mark
Bacon It is salted or smoked meat that comes from the back or sides of a pig
Black Angus It is beef derived from a black-hided breed of cows that don't have horns.
Bologna It is an Italian smoked sausage made of meat, typically large and made from pork, beef or veal.
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) It is a progressive neurological disorder of cattle that results from infection by an unusual transmissible agent called a prion.
Bratwurst It refers to a type of German sausage made from pork, beef or veal.
BRC British Retail Consortium
Brisket It is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal. The beef brisket is one of the nine beef primal cuts.
Broiler It refers to any chicken (Gallus domesticus) that is bred and raised specifically for meat production.
Bushel It is a unit of measurement for grains and pulses. 1 bushel = 27.216 kg
Carcass It refers to the dressed body of a meat animal from which butchers trim the meat
CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Chicken Tender It refers to chicken meat prepared from the pectoralis minor muscles of a chicken bird.
Chuck Steak It refers to a cut of beef that is part of the chuck primal, which is a large section of meat from the shoulder area of a cow
Corned Beef It refers to beef brisket cured in brine and boiled, typically served cold.
CWT Also known as a hundredweight, it is a unit of measurement used to define the quantity of meat. 1 CWT = 50.80 kg
Drumstick It refers to a chicken leg without the thigh.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority
ERS Economic Research Service of the USDA
Ewe It is an adult female sheep.
FDA Food and Drug Administration
Fillet Mignon It is a cut of meat taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin.
Flank Steak It is a cut of beef steak taken from the flank, which lies forward of the rear quarter of a cow.
Foodservice It refers to the part of the food industry which includes businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
Forage It refers to animal feed.
Foreshank It is the upper part of the foreleg of cattle
Franks Also known as frankfurter or Würstchen, it is a type of highly seasoned smoked sausage popular in Austria and Germany.
FSANZ Food Standards Australia New Zealand
FSIS Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Gizzard It refers to an organ found in the digestive tract of birds. It is also called the mechanical stomach of a bird.
Gluten It is a family of proteins found in grains, including wheat, rye, spelt, and barley
Grain-fed beef It is beef derived from cattle that have been fed a diet supplemented with soy and corn and other additives. Grainfed cows can also be given antibiotics and growth hormones to fatten them up more quickly.
Grass-fed beef It is beef derived from cattle that have only been fed grass as feed.
Ham It refers to the pork meat taken from the leg of a pig.
HoReCa Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes
Jerky It is lean trimmed meat that has been cut into strips and dried (dehydrated) to prevent spoilage.
Kobe Beef It is Wagyu beef specifically from the Kuroge Washu breed of cows in Japan. To be classified as Kobe beef, the cow must have been born, raised, and slaughtered within the Hyōgo prefecture in the city of Kobe in Japan.
Liverwurst It is type of German sausage made from beef or pork liver.
Loin It refers to the sides between the lower ribs and pelvis, and the lower part of the back of a cow.
Mortadella It is a large Italian sausage or luncheon meat made of finely hashed or ground heat-cured pork, which incorporates at least 15% small cubes of pork fat.
Pastrami It refers to a highly seasoned smoked beef, typically served in thin slices.
Pepperoni It is an American variety of spicy salami made from cured meat.
Plate It refers to a forequarter cut from the belly of a cow, just below the rib cut.
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) It is a disease occurring in swine causing late-term reproductive failure and severe pneumonia in neonatal pigs.
Primal cuts It refers to the major sections of the carcass.
Quorn It is a meat substitute product prepared using mycoprotein as an ingredient, in which the fungus culture is dried and mixed with egg albumen or potato protein, which acts as a binder, and then is adjusted in texture and pressed into various forms.
Ready-to-Cook (RTC) It refers to food products that include all of the ingredients, where some preparation or cooking is required through a process that is given on the package.
Ready-to-Eat (RTE) It refers to a food product prepared or cooked in advance, with no further cooking or preparation required before being eaten
Retort Packaging It is a process of aseptic packaging food in which food is filled into a pouch or metal can, sealed, and then heated to extremely high temperatures, rendering the product commercially sterile.
Round Steak It refers to a beef steak from the the rear leg of the cow.
Rump Steak It refers to a cut of beef derived from the division between the leg and the chine.
Salami It is a cured sausage consisting of fermented and air-dried meat.
Saturated fat It is a type of fat in which the fatty acid chains have all single bonds. It is generally considered unhealthy.
Sausage It is a meat product made of finely chopped and seasoned meat, which may be fresh, smoked, or pickled and which is then usually stuffed into a casing.
Scallop It is an edible shellfish that is a mollusk with a ribbed shell in two parts.
Seitan It is a plant-based meat substitute made out of wheat gluten.
Self-service kios It refers to a self-order point-of-sale (POS) system through which customers place and pay for their own orders at kiosks, enabling totally contactless and frictionless service.
Sirloin It is a cut of beef from the bottom and side parts of a cow's back.
Surimi It is a paste made from deboned fish
Tenderloin It refers to a cut of beef consisting of the entire tenderloin muscle of a cow
Tiger Shrimp It refers to a large shrimp variety from the Indian and Pacific oceans
Trans fat Also called trans-unsaturated fatty acids or trans fatty acids, it is a type of unsaturated fat that naturally occurs in small amounts in meat.
Vannamei shrimp It refers to tropical prawns and shrimp that are farmed in areas near the equator, generally along the coast in artificial ponds.
Wagyu Bee It is beef derived from any of four strains of a breed of black or red Japanese cattle that are valued for their highly marbled meat.
Zoosanitary It refers to the cleanliness of animals or animal product
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United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market Research FAQs

The United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market size is expected to reach USD 1.21 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 1.64% to reach USD 1.31 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market size is expected to reach USD 1.21 billion.

Al Ain Farms, Al Islami Foods, BRF S.A., Siniora Food Industries Company and The Savola Group are the major companies operating in the United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market.

In the United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market, the On-Trade segment accounts for the largest share by distribution channel.

In 2024, the Off-Trade segment accounts for the fastest growing by distribution channel in the United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market.

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market size was estimated at 1.21 billion. The report covers the United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the United Arab Emirates Poultry Meat Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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