Belgium: Frozen Whole Chicken Market 2022

Frozen Whole Chicken Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian frozen whole chicken market declined dramatically to $X in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep setback. Frozen whole chicken consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Whole Chicken Production in Belgium

In value terms, frozen whole chicken production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Frozen whole chicken production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen whole chickens were exported from Belgium; growing by X% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for frozen whole chicken exports from Belgium, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen whole chicken exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ghana (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Ghana (+X% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen whole chicken exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Ghana (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen whole chicken export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum 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 external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo ($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 UK (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Frozen Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Belgium

Frozen whole chicken imports into Belgium declined remarkably to X tons in 2021, reducing by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken imports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole chicken to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen whole chicken imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen whole chicken suppliers to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen whole chicken import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($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 (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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