Prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

Production of prepared and preserved poultry meat in Eastern Europe increased from 405 thousand tons in 2018 to 452 thousand tons in 2023, supported by state measures for import substitution and industry development. The entry of new players and expansion of production capacities in agricultural organizations further contributed to this growth.

Exports rose sharply from 181 thousand tons in 2018 to 370 thousand tons in 2023, driven by the development of export potential to markets in Asia and the Middle East and legislative changes favoring production and overseas sales. This export growth led to a decline in domestic market volume from 263 thousand tons to 147 thousand tons over the same period.

Additional factors included the inclusion of poultry farming in preferential lending programs, duty-free import quotas for chicken meat, and a shift in consumer preferences toward poultry as a more affordable meat option. Leading companies modernized their facilities, strengthening their market positions.

Production prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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 Europe, including Northern Asia, saw its production volume of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal rise for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 417.3 thousand tons, marking a 2.0% increase from the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 404.9 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, was valued at 1 559 million US dollars, reflecting a modest increase of 1.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.1%, translating to an annualized rate of 4.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 638 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 18.8%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 224.5 thousand tons, up by 5.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 30.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, was exported to a wide range of markets. Even the top destinations—the United Kingdom, France, and Germany—collectively accounted for only 49.5% of total exports in volume.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value amounted to 839.1 million US dollars, representing a 4.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 46%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany were the main buyers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 30.3% of exports, France for 12.1%, and Germany for 11.3%, together making up 53.6% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal into Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 61.4 thousand tons, showing a significant gain of 39.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 51.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 39.4 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

The import structure in volume from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of trading partners. Germany, Austria, and France accounted for 18.2%, 6.4%, and 2.6% of imports, respectively, jointly representing only 27.3% of total flows. The remaining 72.7% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal into Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 259.9 million US dollars worth of these products, marking a 13.2% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 47.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, were relatively evenly spread. Germany accounted for 27.1% of imports, Austria for 8.2%, and France for 3.7%, together making up only 39.0% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020