Fresh or chilled whole chickens market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for fresh or chilled whole chickens in Austria fluctuated, declining from 34 357 t to 33 016 t in 2019 before recovering to 33 712 t in 2020. In value terms, the market fell from $123.7 million to $113.6 million in 2019, then rose to $124.7 million in 2020. This recovery coincided with the beginning of a sustained increase in consumer prices for poultry meat from 2020 onward, which helped lift the market's value. At the same time, organic chicken was priced nearly three times higher than conventional chicken, highlighting a growing premium segment that attracted consumer interest.

After 2020, export volumes continued to expand, reaching 23 713 t by 2024, indicating strong external demand for Austrian chicken. Import levels varied, with a notable spike in 2022. During this period, rising feed and raw material costs drove up retail prices for poultry, and consumers increasingly sought sustainable, regional, and organic products, shaping the market's development.

Production fresh or chilled whole chickens in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austria's production of fresh or chilled whole chickens has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 188.5 million US dollars, marking a 15.4% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 41.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 12.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Austria's production of fresh or chilled whole chickens has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 51 532 tonnes, representing a 6.1% gain compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 29.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.9%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled whole chickens from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's exports of fresh or chilled whole chickens have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 21 682 tonnes, which is 16.7% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 78.2%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 21.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical distribution of exports in volume terms showed a strong reliance on Germany, which accounted for 90.2% of total shipments.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's exports of fresh or chilled whole chickens have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 75.864 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp gain of 30.4% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 114.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 28.9%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany dominated Austria's export structure in value terms, holding a 95.1% share of total flows.

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

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

Imports fresh or chilled whole chickens to Austria

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Austria's imports of fresh or chilled whole chickens increased in 2020. Imports reached 3 862 tonnes, up 26.9% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 6.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 042 tonnes, following the largest decline of 20.3% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia (44.6% of import volume), Italy (24.1%), and Croatia (11.1%) accounted for the largest shares of imports in volume terms, together comprising 79.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Austria's imports of fresh or chilled whole chickens increased in 2020. Import value came to 12.037 million US dollars, which is 44.1% higher year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8.354 million US dollars, after the largest decline of 28.7% that year.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the three largest markets — Slovenia, Italy, and Croatia — were central to Austria's import structure in value terms, together accounting for 78.1% of total flows.

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

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