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China - Fresh Or Chilled Whole Chickens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Mar 9, 2024

Export of Whole Chickens in China Surges to $36M in December 2023

China Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

In December 2023, exports of fresh or chilled whole chickens from China soared to 10K tons, rising by 75% compared with November 2023 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports soared to $36M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when exports increased by 75% month-to-month.China Fresh Whole Chicken Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Fresh Whole Chicken in China (million USD)
Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023Dec 2023
Hong Kong38.610.121.019.819.118.518.817.917.218.719.118.433.4
Macao2.63.22.42.62.72.72.72.82.82.82.52.52.7
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Total41.213.423.322.421.821.221.520.720.021.421.520.936.1

Exports by Country

Hong Kong (9.4K tons) was the main destination for fresh whole chicken exports from China, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh whole chicken exports to Hong Kong exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Macao (721 tons), more than tenfold.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong was relatively modest.

In value terms, Hong Kong ($33M) remains the key foreign market for fresh whole chicken exports from China, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Macao ($2.7M), with a 7.6% share of total exports.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong stood at -1.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In December 2023, the fresh whole chicken price stood at $3,584 per ton (FOB, China), with a decrease of -1.5% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 an increase of 2.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $3,787 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to December 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was Macao ($3,800 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong amounted to $3,567 per ton.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Macao (-0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh whole chicken market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10121010 - Fresh or chilled whole chickens

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
    25. Yield, 2012–2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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