Chicken meat and offal market Ukraine

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the Ukrainian chicken meat and offal market grew as leading agroholdings like MHP actively expanded exports to the EU and MENA regions, driven by competitive pricing and quality. This export push was accompanied by shifting consumer preferences toward chicken due to rising costs of other meats, which supported domestic demand. Legislative changes aimed at aligning production with European standards further encouraged industry modernization and efficiency gains.

By 2020, the continued growth in exports began to reduce the size of the domestic market, even as production reached a peak. In subsequent years, rising retail prices for chicken, fueled by increased import and logistics costs, placed pressure on consumption. The outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022 caused a severe contraction, with production and market volume dropping sharply due to logistical disruptions, supply chain breakdowns, and heightened production costs.

In 2023, the market showed initial recovery as producers adapted to the new conditions. The emergence of new product segments, such as meat semi-finished products tailored to changed consumer needs, helped stimulate output. Major industry players maintained their focus on export markets, supporting the rebound in production volumes.

Production chicken meat and offal Ukraine

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Ukraine ranked as the world's 24th largest producer of chicken meat and offal.

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Ukraine's production of chicken meat and offal grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 344 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.7% year-on-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 13.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Ukraine's production of chicken meat and offal in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 731 million US dollars, showing a modest 6.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 2.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 848 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.1%.

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

Exports chicken meat and offal to Ukraine

Exports in kind, K t

Ukraine's exports of chicken meat and offal in volume terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 433.2 thousand tonnes, representing a moderate 4.6% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 59.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 16.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine's exports of chicken meat and offal in volume terms were highly diversified geographically. The Netherlands (13.9% of exports), Saudi Arabia (11.9%), and Iraq (8.1%) together accounted for just 33.8% of total flows, with the remaining 66.2% distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Ukraine's exports of chicken meat and offal in value terms declined. In 2020, exports totaled 557.9 million US dollars, a modest 3.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 44%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 577.3 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 30.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Ukraine's exports of chicken meat and offal in value terms relied on a wide range of partner countries. The Netherlands (19.1% of exports), Saudi Arabia (15.0%), and Slovakia (8.0%) together accounted for just 42.1% of total flows.

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

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020

Imports chicken meat and offal in Ukraine

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Ukraine's imports of chicken meat and offal in volume terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 123.0 thousand tonnes, an 18.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 6.3%, with an average annual decline of 2.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 123.0 thousand tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 13.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Poland, Germany, and Hungary—together accounted for 89.8% of Ukraine's total imports of chicken meat and offal in volume terms.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Ukraine's imports of chicken meat and offal in value terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 40.2 million US dollars, a 16.0% year-on-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 6.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 2.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 47.8 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 10.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland (63.8% of imports), Germany (13.1%), and Hungary (10.7%) played the leading roles in Ukraine's imports of chicken meat and offal in value terms, jointly accounting for 87.6% of total flows.

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

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