Chicken meat and offal market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

The UK chicken meat market began the period at 1 845 thousand tons in 2018, a year characterized by the entry of new players and the introduction of innovative product lines like frozen marinated whole chicken with local flavors, aligning with consumer trends for convenience and barbecue-style meals. Market volume then experienced a contraction, declining to 1 744 thousand tons by 2020.

A consistent recovery and expansion phase followed from 2021, with the market reaching 2 113 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by a sustained consumer shift towards convenient and health-conscious protein options, where rising awareness of chicken's nutritional benefits bolstered demand for both fresh and frozen products. Major retailers supported this trend by enhancing their poultry assortments and emphasizing quality and provenance labeling to cater to evolving preferences.

Production chicken meat and offal in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, the United Kingdom ranked as the 15th largest producer of chicken meat and offal between 2018 and 2021.

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2018-2021

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

The United Kingdom's production of chicken meat and offal grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 1 841 K t, marking a 2.6% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 5.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest production level was in 2019 at 1 726 K t, which saw the largest decline of 1.4%. In contrast, 2020 recorded the biggest increase at 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following a two-year downturn, the United Kingdom's chicken meat and offal production rebounded in value terms. In 2021, the output was valued at 1 600 M $ US, up 11.0% year-on-year. However, over the 2018-2021 span, production value fell by 8.5%, translating to an average annual decline of 2.9%. The lowest value occurred in 2020 at 1 441 M $ US, which also saw the steepest drop of 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports chicken meat and offal from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, the United Kingdom's export volume of chicken meat and offal decreased. In 2021, exports totaled 340.0 K t, down 20.7% from 2020. The peak was in 2020 at 428.5 K t, which also experienced the largest increase of 20.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France were the top destinations for the United Kingdom's chicken meat and offal exports in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 38.5% of exports, Belgium for 7.3%, and France for 6.7%, together making up 52.5% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 295 M $ US worth of chicken meat and offal, a significant decline of 14.2% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value dropped by 11.8%, with an average annual decrease of 4.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 344 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 4.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, the United Kingdom's chicken meat and offal exports in value terms were distributed across various markets. The Netherlands led with 18.7% of exports, followed by Ireland at 17.8%, and France at 10.1%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 46.7% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Imports chicken meat and offal to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of chicken meat and offal into the United Kingdom fell for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 366.6 K t, a slight decrease of 3.0% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, import volume declined by 14.7%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

During 2018-2021, the main sources for the United Kingdom's chicken meat and offal imports in volume terms were the Netherlands, Poland, and Belgium. The Netherlands contributed 37.7% of imports, Poland 25.1%, and Belgium 8.2%, together representing 71.0% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, the value of chicken meat and offal imports into the United Kingdom rose. In 2021, imports totaled 1 181 M $ US, a modest increase of 2.4% compared to 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, import value decreased by 21.2%, with an average annual decline of 7.6%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 1 154 M $ US, which also saw the largest drop of 14.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Poland, and Germany were the primary suppliers of chicken meat and offal to the United Kingdom in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 42.2% of imports, Poland for 25.4%, and Germany for 7.8%, collectively making up 75.4% of total import value.

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

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021