Austria: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2024

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Austria

The Austrian fresh whole chicken market dropped to $X in 2021, which is down by -11.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Fresh whole chicken consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Austria

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +54.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Fresh whole chicken production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Austria

Fresh whole chicken exports from Austria was estimated at X tons in 2021, surging by 3.3% against the year before. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 44%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for fresh whole chicken exports from Austria, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh whole chicken exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+4.5% per year) and Slovenia (+2.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled whole chickens exports from Austria, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +20.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+2.0% per year) and Slovenia (-3.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh whole chicken export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, fresh whole chicken export price increased by +66.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 27%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Germany (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, the amount of fresh or chilled whole chickens imported into Austria declined to X tons, which is down by -12.5% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +22.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 45%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh whole chicken imports to Austria, with a combined 77% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +124.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Croatia ($X) constituted the largest fresh whole chicken suppliers to Austria, together comprising 68% of total imports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +105.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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