Greece: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Greece

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Greek fresh whole chicken market, when its value increased by 0.7% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Fresh whole chicken consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Greece

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 47%. Fresh whole chicken production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2021, the amount of fresh or chilled whole chickens exported from Greece surged to X tons, jumping by 23% against 2020. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 145%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 103%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Albania (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh whole chicken exports from Greece, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +141.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Albania ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for fresh whole chicken exported from Greece worldwide, together accounting for 91% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +132.8%, saw 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 2021, the average fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 37%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Albania (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2021, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled whole chickens was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh whole chicken imports to Greece, together accounting for 84% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +37.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh whole chicken suppliers to Greece were Bulgaria ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 83% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 14%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +41.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 fresh whole chicken import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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