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France - Chicken Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sep 28, 2024

France Sees Slight Rise in Chicken Meat Imports, Reaching $1.8 Billion in 2023

France Chicken Meat Imports

In 2023, purchases abroad of chicken meat increased by 2.6% to 518K tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +32.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicken meat imports expanded markedly to $1.8B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.France Chicken Meat Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Chicken Meat in France (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Belgium264244201212225257258267367487583
Poland102127129142167211207217292441455
Netherlands273245206219220230221201233282313
Germany140140122104103104114131138159168
Spain42.752.756.260.168.492.184.352.260.669.170.5
Romania11.923.126.621.626.425.127.616.022.334.939.0
Hungary7.517.27.510.513.430.325.816.515.417.338.9
United Kingdom68.751.362.658.757.252.738.033.238.054.537.9
Others65.977.358.675.260.164.069.750.753.466.887.6
Total9779788709039401,0661,0459841,2211,6121,793

Imports by Country

Belgium (155K tons), Poland (130K tons) and the Netherlands (96K tons) were the main suppliers of chicken meat imports to France, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Germany, the UK, Spain, Hungary and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +18.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chicken meat suppliers to France were Belgium ($583M), Poland ($455M) and the Netherlands ($313M), together accounting for 75% of total imports. Germany, Spain, Romania, Hungary and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +17.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

In 2023, fresh or chilled cuts of chicken (325K tons) constituted the largest type of chicken meat supplied to France, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, frozen cuts of chicken (158K tons), twofold. Fresh or chilled whole chickens (27K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.2% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken imports amounted to +7.3%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: frozen cuts of chicken (+1.7% per year) and fresh or chilled whole chickens (+4.6% per year).

In value terms, fresh or chilled cuts of chicken ($1.2B) constituted the largest type of chicken meat supplied to France, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by frozen cuts of chicken ($456M), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by fresh or chilled whole chickens, with a 4.5% share.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the chicken meat price amounted to $3,460 per ton (CIF, France), growing by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($4,337 per ton), while the price for the UK ($1,127 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chicken meat market in France. 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:

  • FCL 1058 - Chicken meat
  • FCL 1059 - Offals and liver of chickens

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    Data coverage:

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

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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
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    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

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      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      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 Export

      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 VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
      12. Exports and Growth, by Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
      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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      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, 2012-2024
      32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      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, 2012-2024

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