France: Frozen Poultry Liver Market 2025

Frozen Poultry Liver Market Size in France

In 2022, the French frozen poultry liver market increased by 73% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Poultry Liver Production in France

In value terms, frozen poultry liver production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Poultry Liver Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of frozen poultry livers and offal from France reduced markedly to X tons, dropping by -18.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen poultry liver exports from France, with a combined 38% share of total exports. Benin, Portugal, the Netherlands, Italy, Romania, the UK, Gabon, Denmark, Greece and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +15.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for frozen poultry liver exported from France worldwide, with a combined 45% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Benin, Italy, the UK, Portugal, Denmark, Greece, Romania, Gabon and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +14.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 poultry liver export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($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 Greece (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Poultry Liver Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of frozen poultry livers and offal increased by 7.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12%. 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 poultry liver imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained 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 poultry liver imports to France, with a combined 67% 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 Poland (with a CAGR of +11.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen poultry livers and offal to France, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled +13.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-3.6% per year) and Bulgaria (+4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen poultry liver import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 27% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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 (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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