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France - Chicken Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jun 17, 2023

Chicken Meat Price in France Rises Slightly to $3,405 per Ton

France Chicken Meat Import Price in March 2023

In March 2023, the chicken meat price amounted to $3,405 per ton (CIF, France), remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 an increase of 12% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $3,504 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to March 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In March 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($4,456 per ton), while the price for the UK ($1,243 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYImport Price of Chicken Meat in France (USD per ton)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
Germany4,1174,2864,0274,9144,2094,8044,4204,5344,7264,6604,5254,4944,456
Hungary4,5065,4535,3875,2494,8074,6654,6344,5544,1534,8854,2213,7923,869
Romania4,2904,7094,4394,5814,3494,1473,9504,0213,8303,7873,8033,8033,813
Belgium3,3093,4153,4753,6073,6503,5123,4063,3813,2853,5573,6793,5253,689
Spain3,4693,4073,7163,9333,5483,5193,2843,7913,5523,1343,0393,0533,394
Poland3,1533,9654,0403,8953,6763,5643,2933,3483,5773,6033,3163,2923,328
Netherlands2,7693,3383,7903,4603,2583,1533,1292,9553,2673,1713,2443,2493,117
United Kingdom9921,0141,1291,0459677898031,0311,1401,3091,3601,2761,243
Average2,9783,3253,4683,5043,2193,2443,0573,1443,3233,4123,4263,3733,405

France Chicken Meat Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplied products. In March 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices from fresh or chilled cuts of chicken ($3,792 per ton) and fresh or chilled whole chickens ($2,978 per ton), while the price for frozen cuts of chicken ($2,800 per ton) and frozen whole chickens ($2,888 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by frozen chicken cut (+1.2%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

France Chicken Meat Imports

In March 2023, chicken meat imports into France rose rapidly to 47K tons, increasing by 15% compared with February 2023 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken meat imports skyrocketed to $161M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9% over the period from March 2022 to March 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

France Chicken Meat Imports by Type

Fresh or chilled cuts of chicken (28K tons), frozen cuts of chicken (16K tons) and fresh or chilled whole chickens (2.3K tons) were the main products of chicken meat imports to France, with a combined 99% share of total imports. Frozen whole chickens lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 1.3%.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by fresh whole chicken (with a CAGR of +4.1%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cuts of chicken ($108M) constituted the largest type of chicken meat supplied to France, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by frozen cuts of chicken ($45M), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by fresh or chilled whole chickens, with a 4.3% share.

France Chicken Meat Imports by Country

Belgium (14K tons), Poland (11K tons) and the Netherlands (9.9K tons) were the main suppliers of chicken meat imports to France, together comprising 74% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Spain, the UK, Hungary and Romania, which together accounted for a further 21%.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +21.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($52M), Poland ($37M) and the Netherlands ($31M) were the largest chicken meat suppliers to France, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Germany, Spain, Hungary, Romania and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +20.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

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  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in France
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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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

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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  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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