Prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal market in Eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the prepared poultry meat market in Eastern Asia declined from 351 thousand tons in 2018 to 251 thousand tons in 2023, driven primarily by a significant reduction in imports. Over the same period, domestic production grew from 10 thousand tons to 12.7 thousand tons.

Several developments shaped the market landscape. African swine fever outbreaks in 2020 altered global meat trade, increasing poultry demand as a substitute. Consumer shifts toward convenient, protein-rich diets and clean-label products accelerated in 2021, while Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in 2022 impacted production costs and prices. That year also saw regulatory changes promoting antibiotic-free meat and the launch of halal-certified chicken products in Malaysia, catering to specialized segments.

Innovation continued through 2023 with expansion in frozen and minimally processed poultry items featuring clean labels, supported by increased shipments from major processors, indicating a move toward higher-value offerings despite the overall market contraction.

Production prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, 2017-2020

Eastern Asia's production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 11 369 tonnes, marking a 10.3% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 20.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Eastern Asia's production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 42 004 thousand US dollars, up 11.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 24.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Eastern Asia's exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 294.3 thousand tonnes, a decrease of 13.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 7.3%, averaging a 2.5% annual decline. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 347.1 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 9.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Eastern Asia were not heavily concentrated in a few key markets. The Netherlands accounted for 5.0% of exports, the United Kingdom for 3.4%, and Germany for 1.5%, together making up just 9.9% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Eastern Asia have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 087 million US dollars, down 12.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 4.1%, with an average annual decline of 1.4%. The peak value was in 2018 at 1 262 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 11.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, there was no single dominant market for prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal exports from Eastern Asia. The Netherlands took 4.4% of exports by value, the United Kingdom 2.9%, and Germany 1.5%, together accounting for only 8.8% of total exports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal into Eastern Asia have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region imported 607.4 thousand tonnes, an 8.8% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 11.4%, averaging a 3.9% annual decline. The highest volume was in 2018 at 688.4 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 0.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand was the leading supplier of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Eastern Asia, accounting for 53.7% of imports by volume. Poland contributed 1.5% and Turkey 1.0%, with these three countries together making up 56.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal into Eastern Asia declined. In 2020, imports stood at 2 638 million US dollars, down 7.8% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 861 million US dollars, with the largest increase in 2018 of 6.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand and the United States were the top suppliers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Eastern Asia, together accounting for 60.3% of total imports by value.

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

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