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View PricingFrance Sees Significant Drop in Chicken Meat Imports, Reaching $1.5 Billion in 2024
France Chicken Meat Imports
In 2024, purchases abroad of chicken meat decreased by -15.8% to 436K tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2014 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked at 518K tons in 2023, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.
In value terms, chicken meat imports reduced to $1.5B (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked at $1.8B in 2023, and then reduced in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Chicken Meat in France (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Belgium | 246 | 202 | 212 | 226 | 262 | 262 | 267 | 367 | 487 | 583 | 540 |
| Poland | 131 | 132 | 142 | 171 | 216 | 211 | 217 | 292 | 441 | 455 | 466 |
| Netherlands | 250 | 210 | 219 | 223 | 235 | 225 | 201 | 233 | 282 | 313 | 256 |
| Germany | 142 | 124 | 104 | 104 | 106 | 116 | 131 | 138 | 159 | 168 | 132 |
| Spain | 53.7 | 57.1 | 60.1 | 69.4 | 93.8 | 85.7 | 52.2 | 60.6 | 69.1 | 70.5 | 63.7 |
| United Kingdom | 52.5 | 64.1 | 58.7 | 58.3 | 53.8 | 38.7 | 33.2 | 38.0 | 54.5 | 37.9 | 52.3 |
| Romania | 23.6 | 27.2 | 21.6 | 26.8 | 25.6 | 28.1 | 16.0 | 22.3 | 34.9 | 39.0 | 36.3 |
| Others | 97.4 | 68.1 | 85.7 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 97.2 | 67.3 | 68.8 | 84.1 | 127 | -16.4 |
| Total | 996 | 885 | 903 | 954 | 1,087 | 1,064 | 984 | 1,221 | 1,612 | 1,793 | 1,530 |
Imports by Country
Belgium (138K tons), Poland (129K tons) and the Netherlands (79K tons) were the main suppliers of chicken meat imports to France, with a combined 79% share of total imports.
From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Belgium ($540M), Poland ($466M) and the Netherlands ($256M) appeared to be the largest chicken meat suppliers to France, together accounting for 82% of total imports.
Poland, with a CAGR of +13.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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
Fresh or chilled cuts of chicken (268K tons), frozen cuts of chicken (138K tons) and fresh or chilled whole chickens (25K tons) were the main products of chicken meat imports to France, with a combined 99% share of total imports.
From 2014 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken (with a CAGR of +4.8%), while purchases for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, fresh or chilled cuts of chicken ($1.1B) 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 ($378M), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by fresh or chilled whole chickens, with a 5% share.
Import Prices by Country
In 2024, the chicken meat price amounted to $3,507 per ton (CIF, France), approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2014 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the average import price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($4,449 per ton), while the price for the UK ($1,248 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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
Country coverage:
- France
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. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
