EU: Frozen Whole Chicken Market Overview 2021

Frozen Whole Chicken Market Size in the EU

The EU frozen whole chicken market fell rapidly to $X in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Frozen Whole Chicken Production in the EU

In value terms, frozen whole chicken production dropped markedly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2019, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of frozen whole chicken production in 2019 were France (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of total production. Germany, Belgium, Spain, Romania, the Netherlands, Hungary, Bulgaria and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Spain, while frozen whole chicken 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 whole chicken production in 2019 were France (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of total production. Germany, Belgium, Spain, Romania, the Netherlands, Hungary, Bulgaria and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Spain, while frozen whole chicken production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Chicken Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2019, the amount of frozen whole chickens exported in the European Union contracted modestly to X tonnes, waning by -X% against 2018 figures. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken exports fell to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, France (X tonnes), distantly followed by Poland (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) were the major exporters of frozen whole chickens, together constituting X% of total exports. Germany (X tonnes) occupied a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Poland, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The frozen whole chicken export price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2019, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per tonne) and France ($X per tonne), while Spain ($X per tonne) and Italy ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, 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 Whole Chicken Imports

Imports in the EU

Frozen whole chicken imports was estimated at X tonnes in 2019, increasing by X% on 2018 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken imports amounted to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, showed a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2012 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of frozen whole chickens, namely the Netherlands, Spain, France, the UK and Germany, represented more than half of total import. Bulgaria (X tonnes) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Sweden (X%). The following importers - Belgium (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes), Slovenia (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes), Romania (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Poland, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen whole chicken importing markets in the European Union were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, the UK, Sweden, Bulgaria, Italy, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Romania and Poland, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main importing countries, Bulgaria recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The frozen whole chicken import price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for frozen whole chickens in the the EU?

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The countries with the highest volumes of frozen whole chicken consumption in 2019 were Italy (61K tonnes), France (47K tonnes) and Poland (40K tonnes), with a combined 46% share of total consumption.

What are the largest producers of frozen whole chickens in the the EU?

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The countries with the highest volumes of frozen whole chicken production in 2019 were France (138K tonnes), Poland (104K tonnes) and Italy (72K tonnes), together accounting for 61% of total production. These countries were followed by Germany, Belgium, Spain, Romania, the Netherlands, Hungary, Bulgaria and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What are the leading exporters of frozen whole chickens in the the EU?

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In value terms, the largest frozen whole chicken supplying countries in the European Union were France ($158M), Poland ($86M) and the Netherlands ($50M), together accounting for 66% of total exports.

What are the leading importers of frozen whole chickens in the the EU?

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In value terms, the largest frozen whole chicken importing markets in the European Union were Spain ($25M), the Netherlands ($25M) and France ($20M), with a combined 37% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, the UK, Sweden, Bulgaria, Italy, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Romania and Poland, which together accounted for a further 48%.

What is the average export price for frozen whole chickens in the the EU?

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In 2019, the frozen whole chicken export price in the European Union amounted to $1,414 per tonne, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for frozen whole chickens in the the EU?

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The frozen whole chicken import price in the European Union stood at $1,617 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -7.9% against the previous year.