Chicken meat and offal market in Oceania, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for chicken meat and offal in Oceania demonstrated consistent growth from 2018 to 2023, expanding from 1 525 тыс. т to 1 739 тыс. т. This upward trajectory included a notable acceleration in 2021, when volume jumped by 93 тыс. т to reach 1 640 тыс. т, followed by another significant increase of 80 тыс. т in 2023. Overall, the market grew by 214 тыс. т over the six-year period, driven primarily by rising domestic production which increased from 1 499 тыс. т to 1 689 тыс. т.

In 2024, several developments emerged that are shaping the market's evolution. The deployment of end-to-end automation solutions at meat processing facilities, such as the one by Dematic in Australia, enhances processing efficiency and cold storage management for frozen meat. Simultaneously, the launch of sustainable packaging services by FoodChain ID responds to new regulatory and consumer demands for eco-friendly packaging. These advancements in cold chain infrastructure and automation, coupled with growing consumer preference for convenient, ready-to-eat chicken products, support the market's ongoing expansion and adaptation to modern supply chain and sustainability standards.

Production chicken meat and offal in Oceania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

In 2019, Oceania's chicken meat and offal production experienced a slight decline of 0.1%. However, production rebounded in 2020, reaching 1,524 thousand tonnes and marking a modest increase of 1.8% compared to the previous year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two consecutive years of decline, Oceania's chicken meat and offal production showed signs of recovery in 2020. The output was valued at 2,433 million US dollars, representing a 6.3% increase from 2019. The lowest point in this period occurred in 2019, with production valued at 2,288 million US dollars. The most significant drop was recorded in 2018, when production fell by 29.3%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 25.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 9.4%.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Oceania

Exports in kind, t

Oceania's exports of chicken meat and offal declined for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 47,103 tonnes. This represents a substantial decrease of 11.4% compared to 2019. The highest export volume during the 2017-2020 period was recorded in 2018 at 59,803 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 49.4%. Despite recent declines, exports grew by 17.7% over the entire four-year period, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Oceania's chicken meat and offal exports were distributed across a wide range of markets. Hong Kong accounted for 6.4% of exports by volume, the Philippines for 5.4%, and South Korea for 3.4%. Together, these three markets represented just 15.2% of total exports, with the remaining 84.8% spread among numerous other countries, each holding smaller but still notable shares.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

For the second consecutive year, Oceania's chicken meat and offal exports declined in value terms. In 2020, export revenue amounted to 75.2 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate year-over-year decrease of 7.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 92.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 5.2%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with an 11.9% drop. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 14.2%, averaging an annual decline of 5.0%.

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

The value structure of Oceania's chicken meat and offal exports from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diversified partner base. Hong Kong contributed 10.3% of export value, the Philippines 2.3%, and the United Arab Emirates 2.2%. Combined, these three markets accounted for only 14.9% of total export flows, while the vast majority—85.1%—was distributed across a multitude of smaller markets.

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

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

Imports chicken meat and offal to Oceania

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Oceania's imports of chicken meat and offal declined in 2020, totaling 70,000 tonnes. This represents a sharp reduction of 27.0% compared to 2019. The highest import volume during the 2017-2020 period was recorded in 2019 at 95,454 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 12.0%. Overall, imports decreased by 13.7% over the four-year span, with an average annual decline of 4.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated Oceania's chicken meat and offal imports by volume, accounting for 53.0% of the total. France followed with 2.7%, and Brazil with 2.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 58.2% of all imports in kind during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Oceania imported chicken meat and offal valued at 120.9 million US dollars, marking a 10.6% decrease from the previous year. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 135.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 2.9%, averaging an annual decrease of 1.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the leading source of chicken meat and offal imports to Oceania in value terms, representing 45.6% of the total. France accounted for 4.5%, and Brazil for 2.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 52.7% of all import flows during this timeframe.

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

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