Germany: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German fresh whole chicken market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Fresh whole chicken consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Germany

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Fresh whole chicken production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled whole chickens were exported from Germany; dropping by -14.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for fresh whole chicken exports from Germany, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh whole chicken exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fivefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to +7.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-25.0% per year) and Austria (+1.4% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled whole chickens exports from Germany, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to +3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+0.4% per year) and Italy (-24.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 the Netherlands (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, fresh whole chicken imports into Germany rose modestly to X tons, growing by 4% against the year before. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh whole chicken imports to Germany, with a combined 72% share of total imports. France, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +33.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh whole chicken suppliers to Germany were Austria ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 76% share of total imports. Italy, Belgium, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +34.6%, 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 average fresh whole chicken import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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