
Italy - Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Chicken - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingItaly's Export of Fresh Chicken Cut Drops 15% in 2024, Falling to $141 Million
Italy Fresh Chicken Cut Exports
Fresh chicken cut exports from Italy shrank to 29K tons in 2024, with a decrease of -14.9% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2014 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 37%. The exports peaked at 36K tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports reduced to $141M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2014 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, exports increased by +35.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $165M in 2023, and then shrank in the following year.
COUNTRY | Export Value of Fresh Chicken Cut in Italy (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
Germany | 40.3 | 51.3 | 62.2 | 66.4 | 68.6 | 67.9 | 74.4 | 96.4 | 91.2 | 106 | 97.8 |
Austria | 10.7 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 9.0 | 10.1 | 11.0 | 11.8 | 12.5 | 15.4 | 13.0 |
Greece | 8.5 | 7.3 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 8.9 | 6.4 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
France | 5.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 8.9 | 9.5 |
Malta | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 6.6 | 7.7 | 7.4 |
United Kingdom | 0.1 | 0.3 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
Netherlands | 2.3 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Others | 14.3 | 12.6 | 12.4 | 7.8 | 4.3 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 10.4 | 8.5 | 9.7 | -2.3 |
Total | 82.7 | 86.7 | 104 | 103 | 104 | 107 | 109 | 140 | 137 | 165 | 141 |
Exports by Country
Germany (16K tons) was the main destination for fresh chicken cut exports from Italy, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh chicken cut exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (4.2K tons), fourfold. France (2.1K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.3% share.
From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +5.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+5.1% per year) and France (+4.6% per year).
In value terms, Germany ($98M) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exports from Italy, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($13M), with a 9.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a 7.8% share.
From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +9.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+1.9% per year) and Greece (+2.7% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2024, the fresh chicken cut price stood at $4,890 per ton (FOB, Italy), remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2014 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, fresh chicken cut export price increased by +36.8% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($6,701 per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($1,224 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh chicken cut market in Italy. 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 10121050 - Fresh or chilled cuts of chicken
Country coverage:
- Italy
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
- 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 Type
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Type, 2024
- Exports and Growth, by Type
- Export Prices and Growth, by Type
- 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