Poland: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Poland

The Polish chicken meat market declined slightly to $X in 2021, waning by -5% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a noticeable curtailment. Chicken meat consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in Poland

In value terms, chicken meat production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -7.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of chicken meat in Poland was estimated at X kg per head, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 5.6%. Over the period under review, the average chicken meat yield reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Poland fell slightly to X heads, waning by -4.9% against 2020 figures. Overall, the total number of producing animals indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Poland

For the tenth year in a row, Poland recorded growth in shipments abroad of chicken meat, which increased by 0.8% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chicken meat exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken meat exports from Poland, with a combined 34% share of total exports. France, Ukraine, Ghana, the Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Slovakia, Belgium, Romania, Lithuania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +105.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chicken meat exported from Poland were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 44% of total exports. France, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ghana, Belgium, Hungary, Romania, Lithuania, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of +102.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

In 2021, the average chicken meat export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Hungary (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, the amount of chicken meat imported into Poland surged to X tons, increasing by 29% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 73%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 81% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken meat imports to Poland, with a combined 57% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +116.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chicken meat suppliers to Poland were Ukraine ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +103.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 chicken meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, chicken meat import price increased by +20.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 51%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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