Prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal market in France

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for prepared or preserved poultry meat in France expanded from 23 thousand tonnes to 76 thousand tonnes. This surge was primarily fueled by a rising consumer preference for white meat, such as chicken, due to its perceived health benefits and lower environmental impact. Although the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily reduced out-of-home consumption in 2020, overall market volume continued to grow as production stabilized and imports remained steady to meet sustained demand.

From 2021 onward, the market accelerated further. Imports, particularly from Brazil and Ukraine, increased significantly, bolstering domestic supply. The war in Ukraine in 2022 triggered a sharp rise in animal feed costs and created logistical disruptions, raising production expenses. However, it also stimulated even greater import volumes, which helped satisfy growing French consumption and supported market expansion. During this period, strengthened EU inspection and traceability requirements added compliance costs but also elevated quality standards across the sector.

In recent years, out-of-home dining has become a major consumption channel, while shoppers have increasingly favored ready-to-cook, marinated, and value-added poultry products, reflecting trends toward convenience and health-conscious eating. Poultry has become the most consumed meat in France, overtaking pork and beef. The industry has responded by adopting more automation and robotics to improve efficiency and traceability. Despite cost pressures, processors' revenues grew, driven by higher prices and sustained demand.

Production prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in France

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, France ranked as the 13th largest producer of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from 2017 to 2020.

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

In 2020, France produced 22 884 tonnes of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, marking a 1.1% year-on-year increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in France in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

France's production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 113.6 million US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 8.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 17.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in France in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from France

Exports in kind, t

France's exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 59 769 tonnes, representing a solid drop of 19.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 15.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 81 349 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from France in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Spain, and the Netherlands remained the principal buyers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from France, accounting for 29.4%, 22.3%, and 11.2% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 62.9% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from France declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 296.8 million US dollars, which is 13.8% less compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 3.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The maximum value was in 2018 at 346.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 13.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Belgium remained the main markets for exports in value terms of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from France, accounting for 26.9%, 20.7%, and 12.9% of exports in value, respectively. Together, they took 60.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to France

Imports in kind, t

Imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal into France increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 85 794 tonnes, showing no significant change compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 25.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to France in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Belgium formed the main cluster of markets for imports in kind, accounting for 26.5%, 24.1%, and 17.1% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they had a combined share of 67.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal into France increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, France imported approximately 409.8 million US dollars of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, indicating a strong increase of 12.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 37.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.2%.

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

Over 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Poland made the biggest contribution to imports in value terms, accounting for 27.1%, 21.1%, and 20.3% of imports in value, respectively. Together, they represented 68.5% of total flows.

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

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