France: Frozen Whole Chicken Market 2022

Frozen Whole Chicken Market Size in France

In 2021, after seven years of decline, there was significant growth in the French frozen whole chicken market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Whole Chicken Production in France

In value terms, frozen whole chicken production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, exports of frozen whole chickens from France contracted to X tons, which is down by -X% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken exports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for frozen whole chicken exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen whole chicken exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. Congo (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year) and Congo (+X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen whole chicken exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Congo, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year) and Congo (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Frozen Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, frozen whole chicken imports into France expanded modestly to X tons, picking up by X% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken imports totaled $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen whole chicken imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, Brazil and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Brazil (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Belgium ($X) and Portugal ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen whole chicken suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Italy and Brazil, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average frozen whole chicken import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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