Prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal market in Estonia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market volume for prepared or preserved poultry meat in Estonia remained relatively stable at around 2 200 t, with a slight dip to 2 208 t in 2019. A shift in consumer habits toward poultry consumption had been supporting the broader meat market. However, in 2020, the market contracted sharply to 1 494 t, a decline that coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains and altered purchasing patterns.

The downward trend continued from 2021 to 2023, with the market volume falling to 1 300 t in 2021 and further to 931 t by 2023. The emergence of plant-based meat alternatives began influencing consumer preferences and diverting demand away from traditional poultry products. This was compounded by a broader decline in Estonia's domestic poultry production, which decreased by 1% in 2023, alongside a noted drop in per capita poultry consumption.

Production prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Estonia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

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

Estonia's production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 2,382 tonnes, marking a 3.7% rise compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 4.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2,208 tonnes, when it fell by 11.6%—the largest drop in this timeframe. However, production rebounded in 2020 with a 4.0% increase, the highest growth observed during these years.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production value of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 8,750 thousand US dollars, representing a 14.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production value grew by 15.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7,464 thousand US dollars, when it declined by 1.2%—the largest decrease in this timeframe.

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

Exports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

Estonia's exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 4,877 tonnes, showing a 17.1% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 17.7%, equating to an average annual increase of 5.6%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 3,832 tonnes, when it fell by 7.5%—the largest decline during this period.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Between 2018 and 2021, Latvia remained the primary market for Estonia's exports in kind, accounting for 74.2% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among various other destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Estonia's exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 17,914 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp 29.1% gain compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports surged by 43%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia and Finland continued to lead as the top markets for Estonia's exports in value terms, together making up 91.1% of total flows. Other partners played a supplementary role in the export structure.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal into Estonia increased in 2021. The import volume reached 3,795 tonnes, showing a 12.8% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 2.9%, with an average annual decline of 1.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 3,363 tonnes, when it fell by 12.2%—the largest drop in this timeframe.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Throughout 2018-2021, Lithuania, Germany, and Latvia formed the key group of partners for Estonia's imports in kind of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal. Lithuania accounted for 43.9% of imports, Germany for 12.7%, and Latvia for 12.5%, jointly representing 69.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Estonia's imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal increased in 2021. Imports totalled 15,303 thousand US dollars, marking a 28.5% uptick compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 11,906 thousand US dollars, when it declined by 9.0%—the largest decrease during these years.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania, Germany, and Poland headed the ranking of suppliers for Estonia's imports in value terms. Lithuania accounted for 36.7% of imports, Germany for 14.4%, and Poland for 9.9%, with their combined share reaching 60.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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