Indonesia: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Indonesia

The Indonesian chicken meat market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -16.3% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Chicken Meat Production in Indonesia

In value terms, chicken meat production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -22.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 57% against the previous year. Chicken meat production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of chicken meat in Indonesia amounted to X kg per X heads, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the average chicken meat yield hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Indonesia shrank modestly to X heads in 2021, reducing by -2.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 64%. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Indonesia

In 2021, overseas shipments of chicken meat increased by 168% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 373%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chicken meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 216%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Timor-Leste (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Indonesia, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken meat exports to Timor-Leste exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Congo (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Timor-Leste amounted to +67.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Congo (0.0% per year) and the United States (-29.8% per year).

In value terms, Timor-Leste ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Indonesia, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Congo ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 0.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Timor-Leste amounted to +68.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Congo (0.0% per year) and the United States (-31.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -3.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 112% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Timor-Leste (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Indonesia

In 2021, imports of chicken meat into Indonesia skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 52% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 129%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, chicken meat imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 121%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest chicken meat supplier to Indonesia, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), threefold. Singapore (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +56.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+25.4% per year) and Singapore (-8.5% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Indonesia, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to +53.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+17.3% per year) and Singapore (-14.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 9.2%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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