Prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal market in Australia

Earlier Report Observations

The Australian prepared or preserved poultry meat market reached 18 751 tonnes in 2018, bolstered by strong consumer demand for poultry as a healthier and more affordable protein compared to red meat, alongside production innovations that improved efficiency. Market volume then contracted to 13 871 tonnes in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further reduced the market to 11 242 tonnes, as processing and distribution disruptions combined with higher operational costs constrained supply.

A recovery began in 2021, with the market growing to 11 947 tonnes as poultry production in New South Wales expanded despite ongoing pandemic-related labor and logistical challenges. The industry's adoption of digital food safety tools and animal welfare standards supported operations. Market volume continued to rise, reaching 13 692 tonnes in 2022 and 15 904 tonnes in 2023, driven by increased domestic production and the launch of new gourmet and organic product lines that catered to evolving consumer preferences.

Production prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Australia

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Australia was one of the world's leading producers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from 2018 to 2021, ranking 17th globally by production volume.

Top producers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, 2018-2021

World map of production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, 2018-2021

Australia's production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 14 028 tonnes, marking a modest increase of 3.0% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 7.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%.

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In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Australia's production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal rebounded in value terms. In 2021, the output was valued at 23 864 thousand US dollars, up by 26.3% from 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, production value decreased by 17.2%, with an average annual decline of 6.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 18 890 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest drop of 20.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Australia

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Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2019, exports peaked at 5 585 tonnes, while the lowest point was in 2018, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Australia exported 4 299 tonnes, which was 9.0% higher than the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 29.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 99.7%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Papua New Guinea was the primary buyer of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Australia, accounting for 78.6% of total exports by volume. The remaining share was distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Australia's exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal reached 7 313 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 33.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 18.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 5 469 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 9 851 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 44.5%, and the biggest increase was in 2019 at 59.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands were the dominant destinations for Australia's exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in value terms, together accounting for 80.6% of total flows. The remaining share was divided among smaller markets.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Australia

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Import volumes displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. From 2018 to 2020, there was a peak-to-trough amplitude of 5.4 times. In 2021, Australia imported 2 217 tonnes, reflecting a substantial increase of 42.0% compared to 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 562 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 73.6%.

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From 2018 to 2021, New Zealand (62.6% of import volume), Thailand (13.0%), and the Netherlands (5.0%) formed the key group of partners for Australia's imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal by volume, collectively representing 80.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited volatility over the observed period. In 2018, imports peaked, while the lowest point was in 2020, with a 5.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Australia's imports reached 11 931 thousand US dollars, up by 54.0% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 7 748 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 71.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the leading sources for Australia's imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in value terms were New Zealand (63.4% of import value), Thailand (14.7%), and the Netherlands (4.4%), which together accounted for 82.4% of total flows.

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

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