Poultry meat and offal market in Australia and New Zealand

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the poultry meat and offal market volume in Australia and New Zealand experienced a minor decline to 2 926 thousand tons in 2019 before increasing to 3 006 thousand tons in 2020. The rise in 2020 aligned with heightened demand for frozen poultry products during the COVID-19 pandemic, as consumers sought longer-lasting meat options for home cooking.

From 2021 to 2023, market volume continued to grow, reaching 3 291 thousand tons in 2023. This expansion was primarily driven by the ongoing substitution of red meat with poultry due to relative price advantages and health considerations, alongside improvements in cold chain logistics that enhanced product availability and quality. Industry initiatives led by Meat & Livestock Australia further supported market development through marketing and research efforts.

Production poultry meat and offal in Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2018-2021

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

Poultry meat and offal production in Australia and New Zealand has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, production reached 3,202 thousand tonnes, showing a modest year-on-year growth of 4.8%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 7.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2,981 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 0.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The value of poultry meat and offal production in Australia and New Zealand has also grown for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 5,296 million US dollars, marking a modest increase of 7.1% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production value increased by 17.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4,299 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 4.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports poultry meat and offal from Australia and New Zealand

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After two years of decline, poultry meat and offal exports from Australia and New Zealand have rebounded. In 2021, exports totaled 57,417 tonnes, representing an uptick of 17.5% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 6.3%, with an average annual decline of 2.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 48,861 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and Vanuatu were the main destinations for poultry meat and offal exports from Australia and New Zealand, together absorbing 55.4% of total exports in kind. Papua New Guinea accounted for 40.6% of exports, Fiji for 7.6%, and Vanuatu for 7.2%.

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

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decrease, the value of poultry meat and offal exports from Australia and New Zealand has increased. In 2021, export value reached 94,975 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a robust rise of 20.1% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 2.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 79,104 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 11.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, the geographical structure of exports in value terms was highly diversified. Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong, and Solomon Islands together accounted for 48.3% of total flows, with Papua New Guinea at 29.6%, Hong Kong at 9.7%, and Solomon Islands at 8.9%. The remaining 51.7% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Imports poultry meat and offal to Australia and New Zealand

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Poultry meat and offal imports into Australia and New Zealand have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 348 tonnes, representing an abrupt drop of 44.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 92.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 57.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the United States was the principal source of poultry meat and offal imports into Australia and New Zealand, absorbing 13.2% of total imports in kind.

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

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of poultry meat and offal imports into Australia and New Zealand has also fallen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports were approximately 760 thousand US dollars, down by 51.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 89.9%, with an average annual decline of 53.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the United States was the primary supplier of poultry meat and offal to Australia and New Zealand, consistently accounting for 12.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021