Italy: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Italy

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Italian chicken meat market, when its value decreased by -0.9% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Chicken Meat Production in Italy

In value terms, chicken meat production reduced modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 5.6%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of chicken meat in Italy reduced to X kg per head in 2021, falling by -5.3% on 2020 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 5.6%. Over the period under review, the average chicken meat yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Italy reached X heads, approximately equating 2020. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, approx. X tons of chicken meat were exported from Italy; surging by 9.6% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 18%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicken meat exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for chicken meat exports from Italy, with a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken meat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Benin (X tons), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +13.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+0.9% per year) and Benin (-3.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for chicken meat exports from Italy, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +13.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (-3.7% per year) and the UK (-5.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2021, overseas purchases of chicken meat increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 24%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, chicken meat imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest chicken meat supplier to Italy, accounting for a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, chicken meat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+12.8% per year) and Poland (+12.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chicken meat to Italy, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+12.6% per year) and Poland (+18.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight setback. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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