Asia: Fresh Chicken Cut Market 2024

Fresh Chicken Cut Market Size in Asia

The Asian fresh chicken cut market fell slightly to $X in 2021, which is down by -2.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Fresh Chicken Cut Production in Asia

In value terms, fresh chicken cut production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of fresh chicken cut production, accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, fresh chicken cut production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), threefold. Indonesia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China totaled +4.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+8.0% per year) and Indonesia (+2.5% per year).

Fresh Chicken Cut Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2021, exports of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken in Asia soared to X tons, with an increase of 35% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken, namely Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Jordan, represented more than half of total export. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 9.9% share, followed by Oman (9.4%), Turkey (8.8%) and China (5.6%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +45.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the largest fresh chicken cut supplier in Asia, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 14% share.

In Saudi Arabia, fresh chicken cut exports expanded at an average annual rate of +43.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (+39.0% per year) and Oman (+9.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 37%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Chicken Cut Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken increased by 35% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 62%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached 28% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Myanmar (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons), together committing a 50% share of total imports. The following importers - Bahrain (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Macao SAR (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) - together made up 14% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to fresh chicken cut imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at +23.9%. At the same time, Hong Kong SAR (+39.9%), Myanmar (+37.4%), Macao SAR (+29.4%), Syrian Arab Republic (+28.3%), Kyrgyzstan (+20.4%), Kuwait (+19.4%), Saudi Arabia (+14.6%), Bahrain (+9.6%), Malaysia (+6.5%) and Iraq (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hong Kong SAR emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of +39.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Kazakhstan (-2.3%) and Vietnam (-13.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Myanmar, Hong Kong SAR, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia increased by +20, +11, +11, +3.7 and +3.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fresh or chilled cuts of chicken in Asia, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +25.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Hong Kong SAR (+29.8% per year) and Kuwait (+22.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+9.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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