Chicken meat and offal market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The chicken meat and offal market in Western Europe began the period at 3.5 million tonnes in 2018, supported by stable global conditions and a consumer shift toward fresh and chilled products. Volume fell to 3.3 million tonnes in 2019, despite ongoing cold-chain investments, before the COVID-19 pandemic reversed the trend in 2020. Pandemic-related stockpiling and home cooking boosted demand for frozen and long-shelf-life chicken, lifting the market back to 3.5 million tonnes.

Health and protein trends became a key driver in 2021, with consumers favoring fresh chicken for its nutritional value, helping push market size to 4.0 million tonnes. Major companies also expanded their ranges with marinated and convenience frozen products. In 2022, however, global supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures overwhelmed these positive trends, causing volume to drop to 3.5 million tonnes. The market then rebounded strongly to 4.2 million tonnes in 2023.

Production chicken meat and offal in Western Europe

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

Chicken meat and offal production in Western Europe increased after a two-year decline. In 2019, production reached its lowest point at 3 848 thousand tonnes. The following year, in 2020, output rose slightly to 3 862 thousand tonnes, showing only marginal fluctuation compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when production fell by 0.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of chicken meat and offal production in Western Europe reached 10 744 million US dollars, marking a modest 6.3% increase from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 11.6%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 3.4% drop. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 14.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.7%.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal from Western Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Chicken meat and offal exports from Western Europe declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 610 thousand tonnes, representing an 11.1% year-on-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 13.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 4.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the Philippines, and Ghana were notable but not dominant buyers of chicken meat and offal from Western Europe. The United Kingdom accounted for 12.9% of exports in kind, the Philippines for 4.6%, and Ghana for 3.8%. Together, their combined share reached only 21.3% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Chicken meat and offal exports from Western Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 4 480 million US dollars, indicating a modest 5.8% fall from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 954 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.8%.

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

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diversified set of partners. The United Kingdom accounted for 19.4% of exports in value terms, Ireland for 4.0%, and Denmark for 2.6%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for only 25.9% of total flows, while the remaining 74.1% was dispersed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports chicken meat and offal to Western Europe

Imports in kind, K t

The volume of chicken meat and offal imports into Western Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 290 thousand tonnes, showing a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 511 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 10.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 14.1% drop. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 6.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Brazil formed the largest group of suppliers of chicken meat and offal to Western Europe. Poland accounted for 15.8% of imports in kind, the United Kingdom for 9.3%, and Brazil for 3.7%. Their combined contribution was limited to 28.8% of total imports in kind, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Chicken meat and offal imports into Western Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 3 732 million US dollars, representing a gradual 4.5% drop from a year earlier. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 118 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 17.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 5.1% decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 6.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.1%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of chicken meat and offal to Western Europe were not heavily concentrated. Poland accounted for 17.4% of imports in value terms, Brazil for 4.3%, and Ukraine for 3.6%. Together, these three countries captured only 25.3% of total flows.

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

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