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Chicken meat and offal market in Malta

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for chicken meat and offal in Malta showed a varied trajectory from 2018 to 2023, growing from 9 349 t to 10 356 t. After a modest increase in 2019 and stable demand in 2020, the market contracted in 2021 before a strong recovery culminated in significant growth in 2023.

Domestic production rose steadily over the period, reaching 4 740 t in 2023. Imports, which constitute the majority of supply, dipped in 2021 and 2022 but rebounded to 5 620 t in 2023, supporting the market's expansion. The import process is subject to consistent regulations requiring permits from the Malta Food Agency for pre-packaged meat.

Consumer preferences in the Maltese market include segments for products such as frozen free-range chicken. These elements, along with the ongoing import reliance, characterize the market structure throughout the years observed.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Malta
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malta in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malta in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malta by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malta in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malta, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malta by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chicken meat and offal in Malta

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Malta's production of chicken meat and offal has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 4 150 tonnes, which represents a 4.0% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	4.5%	4.0%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chicken meat and offal from Malta

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export levels varied significantly, with a 915-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Malta exported just 0.1 tonnes of chicken meat and offal, a sharp decline of 99.9% from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 56 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 44.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.5%)	44.2%	(99.9%)	(89.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Malta's chicken meat and offal exports in volume terms were Bunkers (47.8% of exports), Libya (10.8%), and the Netherlands (0.7%). Together, these three accounted for 59.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was marked by volatility in these years. Exports reached their highest point in 2017 and their lowest in 2020, with a 220-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Malta's chicken meat and offal exports totaled 1 000 US dollars, a dramatic drop of 99.4% compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 13.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.1%)	13.3%	(99.4%)	(83.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Bunkers and Libya were the top destinations for Malta's chicken meat and offal exports in value terms, together making up 50.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chicken meat and offal to Malta

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Malta's imports of chicken meat and offal declined. In 2020, the country imported 5 516 tonnes, a moderate decrease of 3.8% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 5 735 tonnes, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 5.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	3.0%	(3.8%)	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (34.0% of imports), Italy (18.7%), and Poland (14.5%) were the primary suppliers of chicken meat and offal to Malta in volume terms. Combined, they represented 67.2% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Malta's imports of chicken meat and offal in value terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 13 712 000 US dollars, a gradual decrease of 9.1% compared to the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 2.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The peak value was in 2018 at 15 918 000 US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 19.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.2%	(5.3%)	(9.1%)	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the Netherlands (29.4% of imports), Italy (23.4%), and Poland (16.6%) remained the leading sources for Malta's chicken meat and offal imports in value terms. Together, they accounted for 69.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io