Poland: Fresh Chicken Cut Market 2024

Fresh Chicken Cut Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish fresh chicken cut market decreased by -6.9% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Chicken Cut Production in Poland

In value terms, fresh chicken cut production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -4.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Fresh chicken cut production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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Fresh Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, exports of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken from Poland rose rapidly to X tons, growing by 7.7% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 31%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh chicken cut exports from Poland, with a combined 54% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Lithuania, Belgium, Ireland, Latvia and Romania, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +36.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for fresh chicken cut exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 56% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Belgium, Ireland, Lithuania, Latvia and Romania, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +43.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average fresh chicken cut export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, purchases abroad of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 194%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh chicken cut to Poland, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh chicken cut imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovakia (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine totaled +34.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+17.8% per year) and Slovakia (+60.0% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken to Poland, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine amounted to +42.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+27.6% per year) and Slovakia (+48.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh chicken cut import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 40%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+20.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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