Forecast: Poultry Meat Import Volume in Saudi Arabia

In 2023, Saudi Arabia's poultry meat import volume stood at 612.52 thousand metric tons. The forecast for the subsequent years shows a consistent decline: 597.03 thousand metric tons in 2024, 581.69 in 2025, 566.66 in 2026, 551.92 in 2027, and 537.49 in 2028. Year-on-year, the forecasted import volumes exhibit a consistent negative trend with an average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reflecting a steady reduction. Specifically, there was a 2.5% decrease from 2023 to 2024, followed by continuous declines of approximately 2.6% yearly.

Future trends to watch for:

• Government policies aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in poultry production.
• Potential shifts in consumer preferences towards local products.
• Economic factors influencing import costs and domestic production.
• Technological advancements in local poultry farming.