Asia: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Asia

The Asian fresh whole chicken market stood at $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Asia

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 27%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest fresh whole chicken producing country in Asia, comprising approx. 34% of total volume. Moreover, fresh whole chicken production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 6% share.

In China, fresh whole chicken production expanded at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+3.5% per year) and Turkey (-1.0% per year).

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2021, fresh whole chicken exports in Asia was estimated at X tons, growing by 5% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -16.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +68.6% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 77% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (5.7%). Kazakhstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+60.4%), Saudi Arabia (+11.8%) and Oman (+8.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +60.4% from 2012-2021. While the share of Saudi Arabia (+6.2 p.p.), Kazakhstan (+2.9 p.p.) and Oman (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of China (-2.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest fresh whole chicken supplier in Asia, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at +6.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+12.8% per year) and Oman (+4.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports in Asia

Fresh whole chicken imports rose markedly to X tons in 2021, picking up by 6.5% on the previous year. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +66.0% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports totaled $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +121.8% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the key importer of fresh or chilled whole chickens, mixing up 66% of total imports. Macao SAR (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Bahrain (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 23% share of total imports. The following importers - Kuwait (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) - together made up 7% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to fresh whole chicken imports into Hong Kong SAR stood at +8.0%. At the same time, Kuwait (+58.5%), Bahrain (+17.9%), Macao SAR (+17.1%) and the United Arab Emirates (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of +58.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Yemen (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Hong Kong SAR (+16 p.p.), Macao SAR (+6.4 p.p.), Bahrain (+4.8 p.p.) and Kuwait (+3.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United Arab Emirates and Yemen saw its share reduced by -1.6% and -5.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fresh or chilled whole chickens in Asia, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Macao SAR ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahrain, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Hong Kong SAR stood at +14.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Macao SAR (+20.5% per year) and Bahrain (+23.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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