EU: Poultry Market 2021

Poultry Market Size in the EU

The EU poultry market rose slightly to $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of consumption peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Poultry Production in the EU

In value terms, poultry production reached $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of poultry production in 2020 were Poland (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

In 2020, the average poultry yield in the European Union amounted to X kg per X heads, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The global number of animals slaughtered for poultry production rose to X heads in 2020, increasing by X% compared with 2019. This number increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production By Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of poultry production in 2020 were Poland (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes), together accounting for X% of total production.

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

Poultry Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2020, shipments abroad of poultry decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2015, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a measured 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2019, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, poultry exports declined to $X in 2020. Total exports indicated a tangible 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) represented the largest exporters of poultry in 2020, reaching approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and Hungary (X tonnes), together making up a X% share 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, Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) were 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, 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 poultry export price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per tonne), while Spain ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Poultry Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2020, overseas purchases of poultry decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2009, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a perceptible increase 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2019, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, poultry imports fell to $X in 2020. Total imports indicated a temperate 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, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) represented roughly X% of total imports of poultry in 2020. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tonnes), generating a X% share of total imports. Spain (X tonnes), Romania (X tonnes), Denmark (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes), Slovakia (X tonnes), Bulgaria (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Ireland (X tonnes) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest poultry importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Denmark, Slovakia, Romania, Poland and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 poultry import price in the European Union amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform