United Kingdom - Chicken Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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United Kingdom Chicken Meat Imports
In 2023, supplies from abroad of chicken meat increased by 1.5% to 463K tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 24% 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.
In value terms, chicken meat imports dropped modestly to $1.7B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2013 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.8B, and then shrank slightly in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Chicken Meat in United Kingdom (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Netherlands | 727 | 789 | 726 | 688 | 618 | 689 | 594 | 477 | 430 | 737 | 667 |
| Poland | 181 | 199 | 194 | 198 | 243 | 309 | 321 | 330 | 356 | 616 | 618 |
| Belgium | 70.4 | 84.9 | 71.3 | 77.0 | 72.1 | 72.4 | 67.1 | 51.9 | 101 | 79.3 | 81.0 |
| Ireland | 82.0 | 117 | 109 | 107 | 96.4 | 99.2 | 97.6 | 94.4 | 73.1 | 54.0 | 54.4 |
| Romania | 27.6 | 27.9 | 36.6 | 41.3 | 31.4 | 34.3 | 29.7 | 18.8 | 21.8 | 44.0 | 46.9 |
| Germany | 76.1 | 94.5 | 116 | 106 | 100 | 123 | 106 | 95.3 | 82.4 | 57.8 | 46.2 |
| Ukraine | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 5.0 | 29.3 | 43.4 |
| France | 44.6 | 42.0 | 29.9 | 31.7 | 24.4 | 28.9 | 27.1 | 15.2 | 28.1 | 28.9 | 29.5 |
| Others | 156 | 164 | 141 | 115 | 108 | 143 | 108 | 71.4 | 83.5 | 118 | 128 |
| Total | 1,365 | 1,518 | 1,425 | 1,364 | 1,293 | 1,499 | 1,351 | 1,154 | 1,181 | 1,765 | 1,714 |
Imports by Country
Poland (159K tons), the Netherlands (158K tons) and Belgium (30K tons) were the main suppliers of chicken meat imports to the UK, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Ireland, Ukraine, Germany, Romania and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +112.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest chicken meat suppliers to the UK were the Netherlands ($667M), Poland ($618M) and Belgium ($81M), together accounting for 80% of total imports. Ireland, Romania, Germany, Ukraine and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +129.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 (302K tons) constituted the largest type of chicken meat supplied to the UK, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, frozen cuts of chicken (93K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by fresh or chilled whole chickens (58K tons), with a 13% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken imports totaled +5.6%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: frozen cuts of chicken (-2.4% per year) and fresh or chilled whole chickens (+2.8% per year).
In value terms, fresh or chilled cuts of chicken ($1.2B) constituted the largest type of chicken meat supplied to the UK, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by frozen cuts of chicken ($312M), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by fresh or chilled whole chickens, with an 8.7% share.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the chicken meat price stood at $3,704 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), waning by -4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,066 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($4,229 per ton), while the price for Spain ($2,415 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+7.9%), 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 the UK. 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:
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Data coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- 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
