Benelux: Frozen Chicken Cut Market 2025

Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size in Benelux

After two years of decline, the Benelux frozen chicken cut market increased by 92% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Chicken Cut Production in Benelux

In value terms, frozen chicken cut production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 14%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of frozen chicken cut production was the Netherlands (X tons), comprising approx. 80% of total volume. Moreover, frozen chicken cut production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Frozen Chicken Cut Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen cuts of chicken decreased by -8.5% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 87% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving a 13% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the frozen cuts of chicken exports, with a CAGR of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-5.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+9.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -9.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest frozen chicken cut supplier in Benelux, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-0.7%).

Frozen Chicken Cut Imports

Imports in Benelux

For the third consecutive year, Benelux recorded growth in overseas purchases of frozen cuts of chicken, which increased by 44% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +88.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importer of frozen cuts of chicken in Benelux, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 88% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving a 12% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the frozen cuts of chicken imports, with a CAGR of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-7.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +15 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen cuts of chicken in Benelux, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, frozen chicken cut imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform