Australia and Oceania: Fresh Chicken Cut Market 2025

Fresh Chicken Cut Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The fresh chicken cut market in Australia and Oceania totaled $X in 2022, growing by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fresh Chicken Cut Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, fresh chicken cut production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Australia (X tons) remains the largest fresh chicken cut producing country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for 74% of total volume. Moreover, fresh chicken cut production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Australia totaled +7.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+16.3% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+6.9% per year).

Fresh Chicken Cut Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken increased by 74% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 158%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

New Zealand represented the major exporter of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. 73% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), constituting a 26% share of total exports. Fiji (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from New Zealand increased at an average annual rate of +23.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Fiji (+32.4%) and Australia (+31.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +32.4% from 2012-2022. While the share of New Zealand (+34 p.p.), Australia (+18 p.p.) and Fiji (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) remains the largest fresh chicken cut supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In New Zealand, fresh chicken cut exports increased at an average annual rate of +25.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Australia (+25.7% per year) and Fiji (+26.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, declining by -6% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fresh chicken cut export price decreased by -10.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Fiji ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Fresh Chicken Cut Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, purchases abroad of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Samoa (X tons), distantly followed by Fiji (X tons), New Caledonia (X tons), Kiribati (X tons) and French Polynesia (X tons) were the key importers of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken, together achieving 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Fiji (with a CAGR of +48.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Samoa ($X), Fiji ($X) and New Caledonia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 68% of total imports.

Fiji, with a CAGR of +40.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 60%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($X per ton), while Samoa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Samoa (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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