Poultry meat and offal market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the poultry meat and offal market in South-eastern Asia grew from 20 974 thousand metric tons in 2018 to 23 974 thousand metric tons in 2023. The market expanded steadily, with a minor stabilization in 2020 when volume eased to 21 858 thousand metric tons before rising again in subsequent years.

By 2024, two key factors influenced trade dynamics. First, exports of frozen poultry meat to the region increased substantially, with Brazil directing a large share of its global shipments to Southeast Asia due to cost advantages and longer product shelf life. Second, consumer preferences continued to shift toward poultry because of its perceived lower environmental impact and rising demand for convenient, ready-to-cook products.

Production poultry meat and offal in South-eastern Asia

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

In 2018, poultry meat and offal production in South-eastern Asia reached its lowest point at 20 697 K t, declining by 3.5% from the previous year. The following year saw a significant rebound, with output peaking at 21 588 K t in 2019, representing a 4.3% increase. By 2020, production remained relatively stable at 21 473 K t, showing minimal change compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, poultry meat and offal production value in South-eastern Asia rebounded strongly. In 2019, output value hit its lowest point at 42 119 M $ US, falling by 9.2% from the previous year. However, 2020 marked a dramatic turnaround, with production value surging to 53 987 M $ US, a 28.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 9.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports poultry meat and offal from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes showed considerable volatility during this period. In 2019, shipments reached their lowest level at 56.7 K t, plummeting by 83.5% from the previous year. The following year witnessed a remarkable recovery, with exports soaring to 401.0 K t in 2020, representing a dramatic 606.7% increase compared to 2019. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019 was 7.1-fold.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, China, and Hong Kong consistently dominated South-eastern Asia's poultry meat and offal export markets. Japan accounted for 38.6% of exports in volume, followed by China at 17.6%, and Hong Kong at 4.0%. Together, these three destinations represented 60.3% of total export flows during this period.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Export values exhibited significant fluctuations across these years. In 2019, export earnings bottomed out at 111 M $ US, declining sharply by 85.6% from the previous year. The market rebounded dramatically in 2020, with export value reaching 1 008 M $ US, representing an extraordinary 810.7% increase compared to 2019. The difference between the 2020 peak and 2019 trough was 9.1-fold.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Japan, China, and Hong Kong remained the primary markets for South-eastern Asia's poultry meat and offal exports by value. Japan captured 46.1% of export earnings, China accounted for 19.2%, and Hong Kong represented 4.6%. Collectively, these three partners generated 69.9% of total export revenue.

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

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Imports poultry meat and offal to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

South-eastern Asia's poultry meat and offal imports continued to grow for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 1 073 K t, increasing by 18.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports expanded by 40.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Brazil, the United States, and the Netherlands served as the main sources of poultry meat and offal imports to South-eastern Asia. Brazil and the United States each accounted for 27.8% of import volume, while the Netherlands contributed 13.6%. Together, these three suppliers represented 69.2% of total imports during this period.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Poultry meat and offal import values in South-eastern Asia grew for the third straight year. In 2020, import expenditure totaled 1 073 M $ US, rising by 2.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values increased by 39.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, the United States, and the Netherlands were the largest suppliers of poultry meat and offal to South-eastern Asia by value. Brazil accounted for 31.3% of import expenditure, followed by the United States at 24.8%, and the Netherlands at 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented 65.1% of total import value during this period.

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

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020