Ireland: Fresh Chicken Cut Market 2025

Fresh Chicken Cut Market Size in Ireland

For the third year in a row, the Irish fresh chicken cut market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -11.1% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced shrinkage. Fresh chicken cut consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Chicken Cut Production in Ireland

In value terms, fresh chicken cut production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 0.7%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, the amount of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exported from Ireland skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 18% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 108%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for fresh chicken cut exports from Ireland, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh chicken cut exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled +13.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+7.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+18.2% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exports from Ireland, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 3.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +10.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+9.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+14.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh chicken cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Denmark (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fresh Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -28.8% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut imports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 25%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh chicken cut imports to Ireland, together accounting for 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +33.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken to Ireland, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+32.4% per year) and the UK (-8.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh chicken cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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