Australia and Oceania: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2024

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The fresh whole chicken market in Australia and Oceania contracted slightly to $X in 2021, dropping by -2.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Australia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of fresh whole chicken production, accounting for 72% of total volume. Moreover, fresh whole chicken production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), fivefold.

In Australia, fresh whole chicken production shrank by an average annual rate of -2.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+0.9% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+5.1% per year).

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled whole chickens increased by 285% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports showed strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) represented the key exporter of fresh or chilled whole chickens, achieving 83% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), achieving a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to fresh whole chicken exports from Australia stood at +14.5%. At the same time, New Zealand (+17.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, New Zealand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +17.8% from 2012-2021. While the share of Australia (+6.2 p.p.) and New Zealand (+4.7 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest fresh whole chicken supplying countries in Australia and Oceania were Australia ($X) and New Zealand ($X).

New Zealand, with a CAGR of +19.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -34.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 33%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+1.7%).

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled whole chickens increased by 35% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Marshall Islands (X tons) was the main importer of fresh or chilled whole chickens, committing 50% of total imports. Papua New Guinea (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Samoa (X tons), French Polynesia (X tons) and Tonga (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 37% share of total imports. Fiji (X tons) and Niue (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Marshall Islands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the fresh or chilled whole chickens imports, with a CAGR of +97.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Niue (+20.0%), Samoa (+13.0%) and Papua New Guinea (+9.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, French Polynesia (-8.0%), Fiji (-8.5%) and Tonga (-13.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Niue increased by +50, +8, +4.5 and +2.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest fresh whole chicken importing markets in Australia and Oceania were Marshall Islands ($X), French Polynesia ($X) and Papua New Guinea ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports.

Marshall Islands, with a CAGR of +78.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, waning by -1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($X per ton), while Samoa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niue (+7.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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