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India - Fresh or Chilled Cuts of Chicken - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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India: Fresh Chicken Cut Market 2025

Fresh Chicken Cut Market Size in India

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Indian fresh chicken cut market, when its value decreased by -5.1% to $X. In general, consumption, however, posted a resilient increase. Fresh chicken cut consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Fresh Chicken Cut Production in India

In value terms, fresh chicken cut production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 42%. Fresh chicken cut production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Fresh Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from India

In 2021, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken increased by 44% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 348%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 212% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nepal (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Bhutan (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh chicken cut exports from India, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Nepal (with a CAGR of +26.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exports from India, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bhutan ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar stood at +12.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bhutan (-17.6% per year) and Malaysia (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh chicken cut export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -40.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 128% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nepal ($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 Qatar (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fresh Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into India

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken, when their volume increased by 0.6% to X kg. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 427% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X kg in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 209% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X kg) was the main fresh chicken cut supplier to India, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil stood at +21.8%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken to India.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +17.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh chicken cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 273%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to -3.2% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken in the world?

The country with the largest volume of fresh chicken cut consumption was China, accounting for 13% of total volume. Moreover, fresh chicken cut consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 4.5% share.

What are the largest producers of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 24% share of global production. Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Brazil, Russia, Poland, Bangladesh, Japan, the Netherlands and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken to India?

In value terms, Brazil $28) constituted the largest supplier of fresh chicken cut to India.

What are the leading importers of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken from India?

In value terms, Bhutan remains the key foreign market for fresh chicken cut exports from India, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia, with a 31% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken in India?

The average fresh chicken cut export price stood at $1,301 per ton in 2021, falling by -40.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken in India?

The average fresh chicken cut import price stood at $2,000 per ton in 2021, surging by 3.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh chicken cut market in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10121050 - Fresh or chilled cuts of chicken

Country coverage:

India

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in India
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024