Chicken meat and offal market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for chicken meat and offal in Germany increased from 1 217 thousand tons to 1 281 thousand tons, supported by growing domestic production and consistent consumer preferences for lean protein. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused global and regional supply chain disruptions, but also reinforced demand for fresh and chilled poultry, contributing to market growth.

After the pandemic's initial impact, the market continued to expand, reaching 1 305 thousand tons in 2021, partly due to increasing demand for antibiotic-free and organic products. In 2022, volume temporarily declined to 1 246 thousand tons, while market value rose significantly to 3 173 million US dollars, reflecting growth in more expensive processed and premium segments fueled by consumer shifts toward healthier and convenient options. By 2023, consumption recovered to 1 320 thousand tons, aided by enhanced cold storage infrastructure and sustained consumer interest in sustainable, clean-label offerings.

In 2024, mandatory origin labeling rules for fresh, chilled, and frozen chicken meat were extended to enhance transparency. The frozen poultry segment holds over half the market, and demand for specialty and organic products continues to grow, supported by medium-sized producers focusing on quality and sustainability.

Production chicken meat and offal in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany ranked 27th globally in chicken meat and offal production.

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Germany's chicken meat and offal production grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 066 K t, a 2.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 5.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of chicken meat and offal output in Germany reached 1 929 M $ US, up 1.8% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 3.3%, averaging 1.1% per year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 082 M $ US, which saw an 11.5% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 9.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports chicken meat and offal from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany exported 301.6 K t of chicken meat and offal, a significant decline of 14.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 14.5%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 5.1%. The largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 7.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Denmark were the top buyers of German chicken meat and offal by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 32.9% of exports, France for 8.8%, and Denmark for 8.7%, together making up 50.4% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's chicken meat and offal exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 546 M $ US, a sharp decrease of 15.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value dropped by 16.4%, averaging a 5.8% annual decline. The highest value was in 2018 at 669 M $ US, which saw a 2.5% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for German chicken meat and offal exports by value were the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom. The Netherlands accounted for 33.4% of export value, France for 14.6%, and the UK for 7.4%, collectively representing 55.4% of total exports.

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

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

Imports chicken meat and offal to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Germany's chicken meat and offal imports declined. In 2020, import volume was 516.6 K t, down 4.0% from 2019. The highest volume was in 2019 at 538.4 K t, which saw a 2.7% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and Belgium were the main suppliers of chicken meat and offal to Germany by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 42.2% of imports, Poland for 18.8%, and Belgium for 7.8%, together comprising 68.8% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's chicken meat and offal imports declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 1 146 M $ US, a 7.2% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 2.2%, averaging 0.7% per year. The highest value was in 2018 at 1 340 M $ US, which saw a 19.5% increase. The largest decline was in 2019, with a drop of 7.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and Austria were the primary sources of chicken meat and offal imports to Germany by value. The Netherlands accounted for 36.1% of import value, Poland for 20.4%, and Austria for 10.4%, together making up 66.9% of total imports.

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

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