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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.

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China remains the largest fresh chicken cut consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 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.
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 accounting for a further 25%.
In value terms, the Netherlands constituted the largest supplier of fresh chicken cut to Ireland, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland, with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 14% share.
In value terms, the UK remains the key foreign market for fresh chicken cut exports from Ireland, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Denmark, with a 3.3% share of total exports.
The average fresh chicken cut export price stood at $1,953 per ton in 2021, jumping by 17% against the previous year.
The average fresh chicken cut import price stood at $3,861 per ton in 2021, dropping by -1.7% against the previous year.

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    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
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      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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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
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    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

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    11. 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
    12. 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

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