EU: Frozen Chicken Cut Market 2022

Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size in the EU

In 2020, the EU frozen chicken cut market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Frozen Chicken Cut Production in the EU

In value terms, frozen chicken cut production shrank to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019, and then shrank in the following year.

The countries with the highest volumes of frozen chicken cut production in 2020 were Poland (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes), together comprising X% of total production. Germany, Italy, Romania, France, Spain, Hungary, Sweden, Ireland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Ireland, while frozen 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 frozen chicken cut production in 2020 were Poland (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of total production. These countries were followed by Germany, Italy, Romania, France, Spain, Hungary, Sweden, Ireland and Denmark, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of frozen chicken cut production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Ireland, while frozen chicken cut production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Chicken Cut Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2020, the amount of frozen cuts of chicken exported in the European Union skyrocketed to X tonnes, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2020: its volume 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, exports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of export peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports amounted to $X in 2020. Total exports indicated noticeable growth 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 increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the key exporters of frozen cuts of chicken in the European Union, together amounting to approx. X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes), together committing a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Spain (X tonnes), Hungary (X tonnes), Denmark (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Ireland (X tonnes) and Romania (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Poland, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Poland saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The frozen chicken cut export price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per tonne), while Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Frozen Chicken Cut Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2020, supplies from abroad of frozen cuts of chicken decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports shrank to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of frozen cuts of chicken, namely the Netherlands, France, Germany and Denmark, represented more than half of total import. It was distantly followed by Romania (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Bulgaria (X tonnes), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Belgium (X tonnes), Ireland (X tonnes), Sweden (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) occupied a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Denmark, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen chicken cut importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Spain, Denmark, Romania, Belgium, Ireland, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main importing countries, Denmark recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the frozen chicken cut import price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per tonne), while Denmark ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform