Italy: Frozen Chicken Cut Market 2025

Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size in Italy

The Italian frozen chicken cut market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Chicken Cut Production in Italy

In value terms, frozen chicken cut production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from Italy

For the third year in a row, Italy recorded decline in overseas shipments of frozen cuts of chicken, which decreased by -18.4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 15%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Benin (X tons), Albania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen chicken cut exports from Italy, together comprising 36% of total exports. Vietnam, Slovenia, Ghana, Serbia, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, France, Congo, Hong Kong SAR and Gabon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Central African Republic (with a CAGR of +45.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen chicken cut exported from Italy were Germany ($X), Benin ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 38% share of total exports. Vietnam, Albania, Slovenia, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Hong Kong SAR, Congo, Gabon, Central African Republic and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Among the main countries of destination, Central African Republic, with a CAGR of +39.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen chicken cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 19%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen cuts of chicken were imported into Italy; picking up by 81% against 2021 figures. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen chicken cut to Italy, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen chicken cut imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +21.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+11.7% per year) and Poland (+10.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen cuts of chicken to Italy, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +21.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+8.7% per year) and Hungary (+31.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen chicken cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 27% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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