China: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese poultry market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Poultry Production in China

In value terms, poultry production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of poultry in China expanded markedly to X kg per head in 2022, surging by X% on 2021. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in China contracted to X heads, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Poultry Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, overseas shipments of poultry increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, poultry exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for poultry exports from China, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, poultry exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mongolia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Mongolia (X% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for poultry exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Macao SAR, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Macao SAR (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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 Macao SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cambodia ($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 Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Poultry Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of poultry decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, poultry imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of poultry imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest poultry suppliers to China were Brazil ($X), the United States ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, poultry import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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