Canada: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Canada

In 2021, the Canadian chicken meat market increased by 2.2% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in Canada

In value terms, chicken meat production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 12%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of chicken meat in Canada was estimated at X kg per head in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average chicken meat yield hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Canada; growing by 1.9% on the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Canada

Chicken meat exports from Canada amounted to X tons in 2021, leveling off at the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 4.9%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken meat exports from Canada, together comprising 74% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ghana, Jamaica, Gabon, Benin, Guinea, South Africa, Hong Kong SAR and Cuba, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Guinea (with a CAGR of +20.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Canada, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+4.8% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-3.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of chicken meat, when their volume decreased by -5.3% to X tons. In general, imports recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest chicken meat supplier to Canada, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+3.8% per year) and Hungary (+19.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Canada, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at -4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+1.8% per year) and Hungary (+18.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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