Belgium: Fresh Chicken Cut Market 2025

Fresh Chicken Cut Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian fresh chicken cut market surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 24% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +99.6% against 2015 indices. Fresh chicken cut consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Fresh Chicken Cut Production in Belgium

In value terms, fresh chicken cut production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Fresh chicken cut production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Fresh Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 16%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh chicken cut exports from Belgium, together comprising 90% of total exports. The UK and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.9%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +7.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exports from Belgium, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-3.5% per year) and Germany (+3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh chicken cut export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 France (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken were imported into Belgium; surging by 7.7% on the previous year. In general, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +77.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest fresh chicken cut supplier to Belgium, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh chicken cut imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +11.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+14.3% per year) and France (+12.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken to Belgium, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+11.1% per year) and Poland (+19.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh chicken cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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