Report Update May 1, 2025

India - Frozen Whole Chickens - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Single report

Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)

$599 Basic Edition

$2095 Professional Edition

What's the difference?

Subscription

Online access and download

from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

India: Frozen Whole Chicken Market 2022

Frozen Whole Chicken Market Size in India

The Indian frozen whole chicken market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a slight reduction. Frozen whole chicken consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Whole Chicken Production in India

In value terms, frozen whole chicken production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Frozen whole chicken production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from India

In 2021, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of frozen whole chickens, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bhutan (X tons) was the main destination for frozen whole chicken exports from India, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen whole chicken exports to Bhutan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bhutan amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Bhutan ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen whole chicken exports from India, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Bhutan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+X%).

Frozen Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into India

In 2021, purchases abroad of frozen whole chickens increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded measured growth. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of frozen whole chicken to India, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +X%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole chicken to India.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average frozen whole chicken import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for frozen whole chickens in the world?

China remains the largest frozen whole chicken consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 14% of total volume. Moreover, frozen whole chicken consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Saudi Arabia, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.8% share.

What are the largest producers of frozen whole chickens in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of frozen whole chicken production in 2020 were Brazil, China and India, together accounting for 41% of global production. These countries were followed by Turkey, the United States, Russia, France, Ukraine, Indonesia, Japan, Poland, Mexico and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 30%.

What are the leading suppliers of frozen whole chickens to India?

In value terms, Brazil constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole chicken to India, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain, with a 13% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of frozen whole chickens from India?

In value terms, Bhutan, Bahrain and Maldives appeared to be the largest markets for frozen whole chicken exported from India worldwide, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for frozen whole chickens in India?

In 2020, the average frozen whole chicken export price amounted to $1,667 per ton, shrinking by -7.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for frozen whole chickens in India?

The average frozen whole chicken import price stood at $1,265 per ton in 2020, dropping by -37.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen whole chicken 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 10122013 - Frozen whole chickens

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

Reasons to buy this report:

Take advantage of the latest data
Find deeper insights into current market developments
Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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