Belgium: Chicken Meat Market 2024

Chicken Meat Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian chicken meat market rose sharply to $X in 2021, surging by 9.8% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -18.1% against 2019 indices. Chicken meat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in Belgium

In value terms, chicken meat production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 7.4% against the previous year. Chicken meat production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of chicken meat in Belgium amounted to X kg per head, stabilizing at 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average chicken meat yield attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Belgium totaled X heads, growing by 1.8% against the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 3.2%. The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, exports of chicken meat from Belgium was estimated at X tons, rising by 4.2% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicken meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken meat exports from Belgium, with a combined 62% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Ghana, the Philippines and Democratic Republic of the Congo, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of +37.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Belgium, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-4.0% per year) and the UK (-0.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild reduction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($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 the Philippines (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Belgium

For the fifth year in a row, Belgium recorded growth in overseas purchases of chicken meat, which increased by 10% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 2013 when imports increased by 11%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicken meat imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Belgium, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+6.8% per year) and the UK (+7.0% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Belgium, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+2.0% per year) and Poland (+16.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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