Poultry meat and offal market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian poultry meat and offal market volume increased from 288 thousand tons in 2018 to 349.9 thousand tons in 2022, driven by steady growth in domestic production and imports. Production rose from 248.5 thousand tons to 303.9 thousand tons over this period, while imports expanded to meet consumption needs. In 2023, the market stabilized at 345.6 thousand tons as production eased slightly.

Regulatory developments and disease outbreaks influenced the sector. The full implementation of the EU Organic Regulation 2018/848 in January 2022 introduced new requirements for poultry housing and feed proportions, affecting production practices. In spring 2023, an outbreak of avian influenza (H5N1) led to a temporary reduction in output, though enhanced biosecurity measures helped mitigate the impact on supply. New EU marketing standards and trade class schemes also enhanced transparency for poultry products.

Production poultry meat and offal in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Austrian poultry meat and offal production has grown for the second year in a row. In 2018, output hit its lowest point at 248 thousand tonnes, but by 2020 it had risen to 285 thousand tonnes—an 8.3% increase from the previous year. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 13.6% decline.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

Austria's poultry meat and offal exports have expanded for three consecutive years. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 8.7%, averaging 2.8% annually. In 2020, shipments reached 66.5 thousand tonnes, up 2.3% from 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Hungary were the primary destinations for Austria's poultry meat and offal exports, together making up 85.9% of the total. Other countries accounted for the remaining share.

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, M $ US

Austria's poultry meat and offal exports in value terms have increased for the third straight year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value rose by 11.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.7%. In 2020, exports totaled 221.0 million US dollars, a 3.1% gain over 2019.

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

During 2017–2020, Germany dominated Austria's poultry meat and offal exports in value, holding an 80.4% share of total flows. Other partners had relatively smaller portions.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Austria's poultry meat and offal imports in volume have trended downward. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 8.4%, averaging a 2.9% annual decline. In 2019, imports peaked at 107.9 thousand tonnes, with a 5.0% increase that year, but by 2020 they dropped to 95.8 thousand tonnes—an 11.2% decrease from 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Poland were the leading suppliers of poultry meat and offal to Austria in volume terms. Germany accounted for 34.9% of imports, Hungary for 29.1%, and Poland for 10.4%, together representing 74.5% of total imports.

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, M $ US

Austria's poultry meat and offal imports in value have declined for two years in a row. In 2018, imports reached their highest point at 341.0 million US dollars, with a 4.9% increase that year. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall imports decreased by 16.5%, averaging a 5.9% annual drop. In 2020, imports fell to 221.0 million US dollars, down 16.4% from 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Poland were the key sources for Austria's poultry meat and offal imports in value terms. Germany held a 40.0% share, Hungary 23.7%, and Poland 11.3%, collectively making up 75.0% of total imports.

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

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