Agriculture, Meat
February 13, 2026
Platts proposes to launch three CIF Middle East poultry assessments April 1
Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, proposes to launch three new daily price assessments for frozen poultry delivered into the Middle East, effective April 1, 2026.
The proposed launch reflects sustained import demand and active spot trading of frozen poultry into the Middle East, alongside market feedback requesting transparent, clearly defined CIF reference prices to support contract negotiations and market analysis.
The proposed assessments are:
- Chicken Shawarma CIF Middle East
- Chicken Griller CIF Middle East
- Chicken Leg Quarters CIF Middle East
The proposed specifications would be as follows:
| Specification | Chicken Shawarma CIF Middle East | Chicken Griller CIF Middle East | Chicken Leg Quarters CIF Middle East |
| Product / Quality | Frozen chicken shawarma, boneless, 4*2.5 kg packs (10 kg box), halal & health certified | Frozen whole chicken (grillers), minimum 800 g, individually wrapped in a box of 10, halal & health certified | Frozen chicken leg quarters, minimum 200 g, in a lined 15kg export box, halal & health certified |
| Quantity | Minimum one 40-ft reefer container (27 mt net) | Minimum one 40-ft reefer container (27 mt net) | Minimum one 40-ft reefer container (27 mt net) |
| Basis / Location | CIF Jebel Ali, UAE | CIF Jebel Ali, UAE | CIF Jebel Ali, UAE |
| Timing | 30-60 days forward shipment | 30-60 days forward shipment | 30-60 days forward shipment |
| Payment Terms | Cash against documents | Cash against documents | Cash against documents |
| Unit / Market Close | USD/mt, 16:30 London | USD/mt, 16:30 London | USD/mt, 16:30 London |
The assessments would reflect a 16:30 London timestamp and follow the Platts London publishing schedule. Monthly averages would also be published.
The assessments would consider market information reported to Platts and published as heards throughout the day, including firm bids and offers, trades, indicative values and any other data deemed relevant to the assessment process.
Please send any comments, feedback or questions to Platts_AgricultureandFood@spglobal.com by Feb. 25, 2026, copying pricegroup@spglobal.com.
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