Bangladesh: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Bangladesh

In 2021, the Bangladeshi chicken meat market increased by 5.6% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Chicken meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chicken Meat Production in Bangladesh

In value terms, chicken meat production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chicken meat in Bangladesh amounted to X kg per X heads in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The chicken meat yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Bangladesh amounted to X heads, growing by 2.5% on the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 4%. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

In 2021, approx. X tons of chicken meat were exported from Bangladesh; picking up by 2.9% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 150% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken meat exports contracted slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 148% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Maldives (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Bangladesh, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Maldives amounted to -14.6%.

In value terms, Maldives ($X) also remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Bangladesh.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Maldives totaled -16.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Maldives.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Maldives amounted to -2.5% per year.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2021, supplies from abroad of chicken meat decreased by -68.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 616% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 517% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest chicken meat supplier to Bangladesh, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Singapore (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Oman (X kg), with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at -2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+2.7% per year) and Oman (-82.0% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Bangladesh, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to -5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-9.9% per year) and Singapore (+11.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 83%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+66.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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