Chicken meat and offal market in Georgia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the chicken meat and offal market in Georgia expanded in volume from 62 318 t to 70 220 t. This growth was primarily supported by rising imports, which increased from 48 529 t to 55 128 t over the same period.

In 2021, market volume dipped to 66 955 t as import prices stabilized at $1.29 per kilogram after a five-year declining trend, influencing procurement and consumption decisions. The following year, a temporary suspension of poultry-related events and amendments to Georgia's Food Service Rules introduced operational adjustments, coinciding with a modest market recovery to 67 709 t.

By 2023, the market reached 72 359 t, a level bolstered by a 28% contraction in export volumes which redirected more supply to the domestic sector. This shift occurred alongside heightened attention to global disease outbreaks such as Newcastle disease and their potential impact on international trade flows.

Production chicken meat and offal in Georgia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Georgia's chicken meat and offal production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 23 700 tons, marking a modest 5.8% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Georgia in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of growth, chicken meat and offal production in Georgia saw a decline. In 2020, the output was valued at 25 150 thousand US dollars, representing a significant decrease of 20.1% from the year before. Over the broader span from 2017 to 2020, production still increased by 8.5%, averaging 2.8% per year. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 31 488 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 20.6% also recorded that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Georgia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports chicken meat and offal from Georgia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 4 001 tons, then surged to a peak in 2020 at 8 608 tons—a 2.2-fold increase. In 2020, cross-border shipments of chicken meat and offal from Georgia jumped by 115.1% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, with a drop of 51.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Georgia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Azerbaijan were the primary destinations for Georgia's chicken meat and offal exports in kind. Kazakhstan accounted for 51.8% of exports, Armenia for 18.9%, and Azerbaijan for 17.3%. Together, these three countries absorbed 88.0% of total exports, making them the main markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Georgia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values hit a minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2018 at 9 820 thousand US dollars, showing a 1.8-fold variation between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies from Georgia reached 9 134 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 62.4% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 42.7% drop, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 75.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Georgia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Azerbaijan formed the core group of destinations for Georgia's chicken meat and offal exports in value terms. Kazakhstan held a 43.5% share, Armenia 24.4%, and Azerbaijan 21.5%. Collectively, they accounted for 89.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Georgia in value, 2017-2020

Imports chicken meat and offal to Georgia

Imports in kind, t

Georgia's imports of chicken meat and offal have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 55 128 tons, reflecting a moderate year-over-year rise of 6.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 14.8%, which averages out to an annualized rate of 4.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Georgia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Ukraine, and Brazil were the largest suppliers of chicken meat and offal to Georgia in kind. Turkey contributed 20.3% of imports, Ukraine 15.5%, and Brazil 15.4%. Together, these three countries made up 51.2% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Georgia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, cross-border shipments of chicken meat and offal to Georgia declined. In 2020, imports totaled 61 840 thousand US dollars, indicating a modest decrease of 3.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports still increased by 2.9%, averaging 1.0% per year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 64 362 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 5.0% also in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Georgia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that imports in value terms of chicken meat and offal to Georgia were not heavily concentrated among a few key suppliers. Turkey accounted for 20.8% of imports, Brazil for 14.8%, and Ukraine for 13.0%. Combined, these three countries represented only 48.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Georgia in value, 2017-2020