Eastern Europe: Frozen Chicken Cut Market 2025

Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European frozen chicken cut market reached $X in 2022, increasing by 1.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 -0.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Frozen Chicken Cut Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, frozen chicken cut production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 29%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), with a combined 81% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +23.2%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Chicken Cut Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen cuts of chicken decreased by -2.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after nine years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 24%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at 42% of total exports. Russia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Ukraine (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Hungary (X tons). All these countries together took near 50% share of total exports. The following exporters - Romania (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - together made up 4.8% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen chicken cut exports from Poland stood at +12.0%. At the same time, Belarus (+27.2%), Russia (+26.9%), Ukraine (+16.6%) and Hungary (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +27.2% from 2012-2022. Lithuania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Romania (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Poland increased by +14, +6.4, +5.5 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest frozen chicken cut supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland totaled +12.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ukraine (+17.8% per year) and Russia (+32.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Hungary ($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 (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Chicken Cut Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen cuts of chicken decreased by -7.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.2%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Ukraine (X tons), Romania (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the key importers of frozen cuts of chicken, together creating 82% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +13.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen chicken cut importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Romania ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), together comprising 51% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Poland, Belarus and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +15.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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