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Argentina: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian fresh whole chicken market contracted to $X in 2021, waning by -12.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Argentina

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production shrank markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 46%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, exports of fresh or chilled whole chickens from Argentina soared to X tons, picking up by 126% compared with 2020. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 691% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 336%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for fresh whole chicken exports from Argentina, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh whole chicken exports to Sudan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sudan amounted to +49.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+34.4% per year) and Chile (+14.3% per year).

In value terms, Sudan ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled whole chickens exports from Argentina, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Angola, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Sudan amounted to +58.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+35.4% per year) and Angola (-2.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -38.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 120%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sudan (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports by Country

In 2019, Brazil (X kg) was the main supplier of fresh whole chicken to Argentina, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2019 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil was relatively modest.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled whole chickens to Argentina.

From 2019 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil was relatively modest.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fresh or chilled whole chickens in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 30% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, Brazil, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Spain, Norway and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 25%.

What are the largest producers of fresh or chilled whole chickens in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together accounting for 30% of global production. These countries were followed by Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, Brazil, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Spain, Norway and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of fresh or chilled whole chickens to Argentina?

In value terms, Brazil constituted the largest supplier of fresh whole chicken to Argentina.

What are the leading importers of fresh or chilled whole chickens from Argentina?

In value terms, Sudan remains the key foreign market for fresh whole chicken exports from Argentina, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Seychelles, with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Angola, with a 4.7% share.

What is the average export price for fresh or chilled whole chickens in Argentina?

The average fresh whole chicken export price stood at $1,161 per ton in 2021, shrinking by -12.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for fresh or chilled whole chickens in Argentina?

In 2019, the average fresh whole chicken import price amounted to $2,705 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year.

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

Argentina

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Argentina
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
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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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. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
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 Of Destination, 2012–2024