Romania: Chicken Meat Market 2024

Chicken Meat Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian chicken meat market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in Romania

In value terms, chicken meat production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average chicken meat yield in Romania stood at X kg per head, flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The chicken meat yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Romania rose slightly to X heads in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, the amount of chicken meat exported from Romania amounted to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken meat exports from Romania, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Greece, the Netherlands, Congo, Italy, Ghana and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ghana (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chicken meat exported from Romania were the UK ($X), France ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, Congo and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, chicken meat imports into Romania shrank to X tons, declining by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken meat imports to Romania, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Spain, Denmark, the UK, Austria, Italy, Cyprus and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest chicken meat suppliers to Romania, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Bulgaria, Spain, Slovakia, Denmark, Italy, the UK, Austria, Cyprus and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Cyprus, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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