Chicken meat and offal market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Estonian market for chicken meat and offal underwent a significant shift, moving from a contraction in 2019 to a period of sustained growth. The market's value dropped to 55.7 million dollars in 2019 before recovering and expanding steadily, reaching 90.7 million dollars by 2023. In physical terms, market volume followed a similar pattern, declining to 32.4 thousand tons in 2019 and then gradually increasing to 36.3 thousand tons in 2023.

A pivotal recovery phase occurred in 2022, characterized by a sharp 29% increase in the market's dollar value. This surge was driven primarily by a notable rise in import value, which grew by over 12 million dollars, signaling a rebound from earlier declines. Market analysis for subsequent years indicated this expansion continued within the fresh whole chicken segment, supported by ongoing consumer demand for fresh and chilled products.

Throughout the period, domestic production volumes remained relatively stable, while import trends were a key dynamic. Consumer preference for fresh or chilled chicken, as highlighted in industry reports, played a role in shaping demand, particularly as the market value continued to climb even with more modest growth in consumption volume.

Production chicken meat and offal in Estonia

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Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2018-2021

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

Estonia's chicken meat and offal production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 23 300 tonnes, marking a 4.5% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 20.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.5%.

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In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's chicken meat and offal production value has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 42 472 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate year-on-year rise of 9.0%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 20.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 33 381 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.0%, while the biggest increase was in 2020, at 16.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports chicken meat and offal from Estonia

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In 2021, Estonia's chicken meat and offal exports reached 8 165 tonnes, up 3.8% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 21.4%, averaging 6.7% growth per year. The largest decline was in 2020, at 0.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 17.8%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, Finland, and Romania were the primary markets for Estonia's chicken meat and offal exports by volume. Latvia accounted for 68.6% of exports, Finland for 7.4%, and Romania for 5.1%, together making up 81.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Estonia's chicken meat and offal export value has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 14 883 thousand US dollars, reflecting an 8.3% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, export value grew by 21.6%, with an average annual rate of 6.7%.

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

During 2018-2021, Latvia, Finland, and Sweden formed the core of Estonia's chicken meat and offal exports by value. Latvia contributed 65.1% of export value, Finland 14.1%, and Sweden 3.8%, collectively accounting for 83.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports chicken meat and offal to Estonia

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After two years of decline, Estonia's chicken meat and offal import volumes increased in 2021. Imports totaled 19 051 tonnes, up 0.6% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 22%, averaging a 7.9% annual decline. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 18 935 tonnes. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 17.9%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Finland, Poland, and Lithuania were the main sources of chicken meat and offal imports by volume for Estonia, together accounting for 60.7% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decrease, Estonia's chicken meat and offal import value rose in 2021. Imports were valued at 38 480 thousand US dollars, a 17.4% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value fell by 5.6%, with a compound annual decline of 1.9%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 32 769 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019, with a drop of 13.4%.

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

In 2018-2021, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia remained the key suppliers of chicken meat and offal to Estonia by value. Poland accounted for 26.4% of import value, Lithuania for 22.1%, and Latvia for 17.9%, jointly forming 66.4% of total imports.

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

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