Forecast: Chicken Meat Import in Saudi Arabia

The forecast for chicken meat imports in Saudi Arabia shows a steady increase from 2024 to 2028. The forecasted data indicates a growth from 659.0 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 735.0 thousand metric tons in 2028. In 2023, the actual import volume stood at 640.0 thousand metric tons, implying a significant upward trend.

Year-on-year percentage variations suggest consistent growth in imports. For instance, the projected increase from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 3.0%, from 2025 to 2026 is about 2.8%, from 2026 to 2027 is around 2.7%, and from 2027 to 2028 is approximately 2.5%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is estimated at around 3.5% per year.

Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from domestic poultry production initiatives, changes in import tariffs, and shifts in consumer preferences due to health or economic reasons. Additionally, global poultry market fluctuations and potential political or economic disruptions in major exporting countries could also affect import volumes.