Australia and Oceania: Frozen Whole Chicken Market 2022

Frozen Whole Chicken Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The frozen whole chicken market in Australia and Oceania fell notably to $X in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Whole Chicken Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, frozen whole chicken production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Australia totaled +X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: New Zealand (-X% per year) and Papua New Guinea (-X% per year).

Frozen Whole Chicken Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas shipments of frozen whole chickens increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

New Zealand was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Australia (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Fiji (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the largest frozen whole chicken supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in New Zealand stood at +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-X% per year) and Fiji (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably countryorigin: the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (-X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Frozen Whole Chicken Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the amount of frozen whole chickens imported in Australia and Oceania totaled X tons, standing approx. at 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken imports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

New Caledonia (X tons) and Papua New Guinea (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by French Polynesia (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Vanuatu (X tons), Fiji (X tons), Wallis and Futuna Islands (X tons), Solomon Islands (X tons) and Marshall Islands (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Marshall Islands (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Caledonia ($X), Papua New Guinea ($X) and French Polynesia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Wallis and Futuna Islands and Marshall Islands, which together accounted for a further X Islands, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Vanuatu ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Marshall Islands (-X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :