Italy: Frozen Poultry Liver Market 2025

Frozen Poultry Liver Market Size in Italy

The Italian frozen poultry liver market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +88.7% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Frozen Poultry Liver Production in Italy

In value terms, frozen poultry liver production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Poultry Liver Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of frozen poultry livers and offal exported from Italy dropped rapidly to X tons, which is down by -24.1% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Benin (X tons) was the main destination for frozen poultry liver exports from Italy, accounting for a 18% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen poultry liver exports to Benin exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Albania (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Benin stood at -6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Albania (-4.4% per year) and Germany (+3.2% per year).

In value terms, Benin ($X), Germany ($X) and Greece ($X) were the largest markets for frozen poultry liver exported from Italy worldwide, together comprising 38% of total exports. France, Vietnam, Poland, Equatorial Guinea, Albania, Slovenia, Congo, Ghana, Guinea and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +22.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen poultry liver export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 23% 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 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($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 Greece (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Poultry Liver Imports

Imports into Italy

Frozen poultry liver imports into Italy surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen poultry liver imports to Italy, together comprising 77% of total imports. Hungary, Spain, France, the Czech Republic and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +90.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen poultry liver suppliers to Italy were the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. Hungary, France, Spain, the Czech Republic and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +69.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen poultry liver import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 France (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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