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United Kingdom - Fresh Or Chilled Whole Chickens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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August 18, 2023 at 11:41 PM GMT+0

Price of Fresh Whole Chicken in UK Increases by 9% to $2,664 per Ton

United Kingdom Fresh Whole Chicken Import Price in April 2023

In April 2023, the fresh whole chicken price amounted to $2,664 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), picking up by 9.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $2,876 per ton in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to April 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($4,930 per ton), while the price for Poland ($2,372 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

COUNTRYImport Price of Fresh Whole Chicken in United Kingdom (USD per ton)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
Ireland1,1361,7433,1397694,5603,5443,2052,9745,3697513,3533,0804,930
France3,9033,6893,9684,1483,7873,5413,6773,7094,2454,2254,4353,8813,732
Belgium2,6532,5912,5432,4792,4392,2632,3752,4482,5342,4742,5102,5572,718
Spain2,7142,6182,4172,3942,4272,4342,2652,1752,3232,1602,0092,4162,624
Netherlands3,0182,9913,1242,7002,4152,3212,4062,4522,7432,7422,7992,4472,599
Italy2,6802,6391,4552,1482,3152,1762,2342,2202,2122,0232,0441,8142,430
Poland3,3102,4722,4392,3202,3502,1482,1312,1992,1972,1512,2042,3822,372
Average2,8762,6812,5982,3622,5112,3852,4062,3952,5322,3092,4292,4412,664
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United Kingdom Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

In April 2023, fresh whole chicken imports into the UK dropped sharply to 4.6K tons, reducing by -20.1% on March 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when imports increased by 15% against the previous month.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports shrank to $12M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 when imports increased by 20% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $16M. From January 2023 to April 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

United Kingdom Fresh Whole Chicken Imports by Country

Poland (1.1K tons), Belgium (1.1K tons) and Spain (680 tons) were the main suppliers of fresh whole chicken imports to the UK, together accounting for 63% of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, France, Germany and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the biggest increases were in Italy (with a CAGR of +13.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belgium ($2.9M), Poland ($2.7M) and Spain ($1.8M) appeared to be the largest fresh whole chicken suppliers to the UK, with a combined 61% share of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Italy, Germany and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +12.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh whole chicken 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:

  • Prodcom 10121010 - Fresh or chilled whole chickens

Country coverage:

  • United Kingdom

Data coverage:

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

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  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

    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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