Belgium: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian fresh whole chicken market decreased by -7.5% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Belgium

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 13%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, exports of fresh or chilled whole chickens from Belgium reached X tons, with an increase of 12% compared with 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh whole chicken exports from Belgium, with a combined 89% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for fresh whole chicken exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +8.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, the amount of fresh or chilled whole chickens imported into Belgium skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 25% on the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh whole chicken imports to Belgium, together comprising 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +118.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest fresh whole chicken suppliers to Belgium, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +108.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh whole chicken import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (-2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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