Greece: Fresh Chicken Cut Market 2025

Fresh Chicken Cut Market Size in Greece

The Greek fresh chicken cut market rose markedly to $X in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; 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.

Fresh Chicken Cut Production in Greece

In value terms, fresh chicken cut production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +77.6% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Fresh Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2021, the amount of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exported from Greece declined significantly to X tons, which is down by -18.5% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 95% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports rose modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 105%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Albania (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh chicken cut exports from Greece, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Albania (with a CAGR of +120.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exports from Greece, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Albania ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at +75.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Albania (+122.2% per year) and Bulgaria (+5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh chicken cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 65%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Italy (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2021, fresh chicken cut imports into Greece soared to X tons, surging by 38% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh chicken cut to Greece, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh chicken cut imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bulgaria totaled +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+7.9% per year) and Italy (-3.4% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest fresh chicken cut suppliers to Greece, together accounting for 55% of total imports. Germany, Belgium, Romania and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +43.9%, 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 chicken cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -10.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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