Forecast: Poultry Meat Import Volume in United Arab Emirates

The poultry meat import volume in the United Arab Emirates showed significant fluctuations from 2014 to 2019, peaking in 2018 at 609 thousand metric tons. Notably, there was a considerable increase of 32.77% in 2015, followed by a few years of decline and then another peak in 2018 with a 30.97% increase. After some instability, the volume steadied and grew to 639 thousand metric tons in 2023, with a year-on-year increase of 1.91% and a CAGR of 0.97% over the last five years leading up to 2023.

Moving forward from 2024 to 2028, the forecasted data suggests a steady growth with a 5-year CAGR of 1.54% and an overall growth rate of 7.93%, indicating a consistent upward trend in poultry meat imports. There is a consistent year-on-year increase expected, reaching 704.67 thousand metric tons by 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

• The impact of global supply chain dynamics on import volumes.
• Policy changes in the UAE affecting import tariffs and regulations.
• Shifts in consumer preferences towards poultry and their influence on demand.
• Technological advancements in poultry farming and production in the UAE.