China - Chicken Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Chicken Meat Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Chicken Meat Price in China (CIF) - 2023
  2. Chicken Meat Price in China (FOB) - 2023
  3. Chicken Meat Imports in China
  4. Chicken Meat Exports in China

Chicken Meat Price in China (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average chicken meat import price amounted to $3,218 per ton, rising by 1.9% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $3,833 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to June 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($4,442 per ton), while the price for Argentina ($1,000 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Chicken Meat Price in China (FOB) - 2023

In June 2023, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $2,441 per ton, with a decrease of -2.7% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 6.7% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $2,760 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to June 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($2,439 per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($1,180 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (-0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chicken Meat Imports in China

In 2022, overseas purchases of chicken meat decreased by -11.2% to 1.3M tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +18.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -15.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 96% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.5M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports surged to $4.1B in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +27.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +108.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Chicken Meat in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Brazil1,3241,6531,4551,5204.7%
United StatesN/A7231,0721,22630.2%
Thailand21336733838321.6%
Russia90.530825738161.5%
Argentina2012061732152.3%
Belarus24.594.071.7208104.0%
TurkeyN/A0.739.888.41023.8%
Chile80.874.760.585.82.0%
Others40.019.70.3N/A-91.3%
Total1,9733,4473,4684,10827.7%

Top Suppliers of Chicken Meat to China in 2022:

  1. Brazil (553.3K tons)
  2. United States (342.7K tons)
  3. Russia (126.8K tons)
  4. Thailand (84.6K tons)
  5. Argentina (74.7K tons)
  6. Belarus (53.2K tons)
  7. Turkey (42.5K tons)
  8. Chile (20.4K tons)

Chicken Meat Exports in China

In 2022, chicken meat exports from China surged to 227K tons, jumping by 21% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken meat exports rose significantly to $598M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Export of Chicken Meat in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia32.831.741.157.020.2%
Mongolia25.820.625.635.010.7%
Bahrain14.25.68.813.4-1.9%
Afghanistan4.43.56.310.433.2%
Cambodia0.33.34.77.9197.5%
Russia0.3N/A0.67.7195.0%
Kyrgyzstan0.3N/A0.37.6193.7%
Macao SAR41.7N/AN/AN/A0%
Hong Kong SAR354N/AN/AN/A0%
Others8.2374436460282.8%
Total4824395235987.5%

Top Export Markets for Chicken Meat from China in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (22.5K tons)
  2. Mongolia (18.6K tons)
  3. Bahrain (6.9K tons)
  4. Afghanistan (6.9K tons)
  5. Cambodia (5.3K tons)
  6. Russia (4.2K tons)
  7. Kyrgyzstan (3.6K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • FCL 1058 - Chicken meat
  • FCL 1059 - Offals and liver of chickens

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  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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