France: Frozen Chicken Cut Market 2024

Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size in France

The French frozen chicken cut market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 25% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Chicken Cut Production in France

In value terms, frozen chicken cut production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +91.1% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 33%. Frozen chicken cut production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Frozen Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from France

For the fourth year in a row, France recorded decline in overseas shipments of frozen cuts of chicken, which decreased by -12.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen chicken cut exports from France, together comprising 42% of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, Romania, Germany, Benin, Poland, Georgia, Gabon, Comoros and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Georgia (with a CAGR of +48.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for frozen chicken cut exported from France worldwide, with a combined 37% share of total exports. Portugal, the Netherlands, Romania, Italy, Hungary, Benin, Gabon, Poland, Comoros and Georgia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +51.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen chicken cut export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Hungary (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen cuts of chicken increased by 8.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen chicken cut imports to France, together comprising 72% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +12.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest frozen chicken cut suppliers to France, together comprising 73% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +13.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 frozen chicken cut import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Lithuania ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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