Eastern Europe: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the East European poultry market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Poultry Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, poultry production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average poultry yield in Eastern Europe declined slightly to X kg per head, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the poultry yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in Eastern Europe rose to X heads, surging by X% on the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Poultry Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Poultry exports expanded notably to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poultry exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the main exporter of poultry, mixing up X% of total exports. Ukraine (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (X%), Hungary (X%) and Belarus (X%). Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Russia (X%), Ukraine (X%), Belarus (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Romania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Russia (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and Ukraine (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belarus, Romania and Hungary saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest poultry supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with an X% share.

In Poland, poultry exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ukraine (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poultry Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of poultry increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, poultry imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the nine major importers of poultry, namely Russia, Belarus, the Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia, Ukraine and Poland, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest poultry importing markets in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Russia ($X) and Belarus ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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