Canada: Frozen Chicken Cut Market 2025

Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size in Canada

The Canadian frozen chicken cut market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +31.4% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Chicken Cut Production in Canada

In value terms, frozen chicken cut production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. Frozen chicken cut production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen cuts of chicken decreased by -41.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 9% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen chicken cut exports from Canada, with a combined 50% share of total exports. Ghana, Gabon, Trinidad and Tobago, Angola, Congo, Guinea, Jamaica, Benin, Haiti and Equatorial Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Trinidad and Tobago (with a CAGR of +45.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen chicken cut exported from Canada were the United States ($X), the Philippines ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports. Ghana, Gabon, Trinidad and Tobago, Angola, Congo, Guinea, Benin, Jamaica, Haiti and Equatorial Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Trinidad and Tobago, with a CAGR of +35.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average frozen chicken cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 8.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, supplies from abroad of frozen cuts of chicken increased by 6.8% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 25%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 38%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen chicken cut imports to Canada, with a combined 98% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Argentina, which accounted for a further 1.8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +752.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen chicken cut suppliers to Canada were Brazil ($X), the United States ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising 98% of total imports. These countries were followed by Argentina, which accounted for a further 1.3%.

Argentina, with a CAGR of +698.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 chicken cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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