EU: Fresh Chicken Cut Market Overview 2021

Fresh Chicken Cut Market Size in the EU

The EU fresh chicken cut market stood at $X in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. The level of consumption peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Fresh Chicken Cut Production in the EU

In value terms, fresh chicken cut production rose to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The countries with the highest volumes of fresh chicken cut production in 2020 were Poland (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of fresh chicken cut production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Poland, while fresh chicken cut production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production By Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of fresh chicken cut production in 2020 were Poland (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of fresh chicken cut production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Poland, while fresh chicken cut production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Chicken Cut Exports

Exports in the EU

After eleven years of growth, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2019, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports fell to $X in 2020. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total exports of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken in 2020. Belgium (X tonnes) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Germany (X%). The following exporters - Hungary (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Romania (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Poland, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh chicken cut supplying countries in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Poland saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the fresh chicken cut export price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per tonne) and Romania ($X per tonne), while Belgium ($X per tonne) and Poland ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Fresh Chicken Cut Imports

Imports in the EU

After seven years of growth, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tonnes in 2019, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut imports fell to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of fresh chicken cut imports in 2020 were the Netherlands (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes), together amounting to X% of total import. Slovakia (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes), Ireland (X tonnes), Hungary (X tonnes), Bulgaria (X tonnes) and Romania (X tonnes) took a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Slovakia, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh chicken cut importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, Ireland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X saw 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 2020, the fresh chicken cut import price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per tonne), while Bulgaria ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform