India: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in India

The Indian fresh whole chicken market was estimated at $X in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -1.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in India

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 43%. Fresh whole chicken production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from India

In 2021, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled whole chickens decreased by -20.3% to X kg, falling for the seventh year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum 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 fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bhutan (X kg) was the main destination for fresh whole chicken exports from India, with a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh whole chicken exports to Bhutan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bhutan stood at -25.7%.

In value terms, Bhutan ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled whole chickens exports from India, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 6.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bhutan amounted to -29.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -12.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 49%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Bhutan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bhutan (-5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into India

In 2021, the amount of fresh or chilled whole chickens imported into India skyrocketed to X kg, growing by 168% compared with the previous year. In general, imports posted a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 500%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 232%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of fresh whole chicken to India, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh whole chicken imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kenya (X kg), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil amounted to +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kenya (0.0% per year) and Morocco (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Morocco ($X) and Kenya ($X) were the largest fresh whole chicken suppliers to India.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +3.4%, recorded 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, rising by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (-4.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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