Chicken meat and offal market in Australia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the Australian chicken meat market began a structural shift away from frozen whole chicken toward fresh cuts and ready-to-cook products. This change stimulated production and marketing efforts, contributing to a steady increase in market volume, which rose from 1 180 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 1 237 thousand tonnes in 2020. In value terms, the market experienced a temporary dip in 2019 to $1 478 million but rebounded strongly in 2020 to $1 818 million.

Growth continued through 2021 and 2022, with market volume reaching 1 314 thousand tonnes in 2022. During this period, regulatory preparations for new labeling requirements, including mandatory GS1-128 barcodes for fresh and frozen meat from January 2023, raised industry standards. Consumer preference for fresh and chilled products over frozen ones further supported demand. In 2023, the market volume expanded to 1 367 thousand tonnes, while value surged to $2 521 million, reflecting the ongoing trend toward higher-value fresh products and adaptation to stricter biosecurity and labeling rules.

Production chicken meat and offal in Australia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Australia ranked 25th globally in terms of chicken meat and offal production volume.

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2018-2021

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2018-2021

Chicken meat and offal production in Australia grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Australia produced 1 337 K t of chicken meat and offal, marking a modest increase of 5.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 10.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Australia's chicken meat and offal production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 1 986 M $ US, up by 6.4% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 24.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 520 M $ US, which saw the largest decline of 4.4%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 22.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports chicken meat and offal from Australia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, chicken meat and offal exports from Australia reached 43 627 t, rising by 27.0% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 24%, with a CAGR of 7.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 34 363 t, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the top destinations for Australia's chicken meat and offal exports in kind were Papua New Guinea (45.4% of exports), Solomon Islands (8.5% of exports), and Hong Kong (7.4% of exports). Together, these three markets accounted for 61.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Chicken meat and offal exports from Australia grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Australia exported 64 792 K $ US of chicken meat and offal, which is 28.3% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 40.4%, with a CAGR of 12.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 45 867 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 0.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for Australia's chicken meat and offal exports in value terms were Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Hong Kong. Together, they accounted for 59.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2021

Imports chicken meat and offal to Australia

Imports in kind, t

Chicken meat and offal imports into Australia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 43 t, representing a sharp contraction of 90.4% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 98.1%, with a CAGR of 73.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, chicken meat and offal imports into Australia were primarily sourced from New Zealand, which accounted for 98.3% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Australia's chicken meat and offal imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports registered 72 K $ US, which is 93.9% lower year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 99%, equating to an annualized rate of 78.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the geographical pattern of chicken meat and offal imports into Australia in value terms showed a strong dependence on New Zealand, which absorbed 99.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2021