Germany: Frozen Whole Chicken Market 2022

Frozen Whole Chicken Market Size in Germany

The German frozen whole chicken market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a dramatic decrease. Frozen whole chicken consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Whole Chicken Production in Germany

In value terms, frozen whole chicken production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, frozen whole chicken exports from Germany expanded significantly to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2020. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for frozen whole chicken exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen whole chicken exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen whole chicken exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen whole chicken export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Frozen Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, purchases abroad of frozen whole chickens decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest frozen whole chicken supplier to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen whole chicken imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Austria (-X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole chicken to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen whole chicken import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

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

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