Romania: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Romania

In 2021, the Romanian chicken meat market decreased by -0.5% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in Romania

In value terms, chicken meat production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 28%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of chicken meat in Romania stood at X kg per head in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 6.2%. The chicken meat yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Romania dropped modestly to X heads in 2021, declining by -4.3% on the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Romania

Chicken meat exports from Romania amounted to X tons in 2021, surging by 6.6% against the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 15%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken meat exports from Romania, together accounting for 59% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, the Netherlands, Greece, Ghana, Congo and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +193.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for chicken meat exported from Romania worldwide, together accounting for 58% of total exports. These countries were followed by Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Greece, Slovakia, Congo and Ghana, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Ghana, with a CAGR of +196.2%, saw 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 chicken meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum 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 export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($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 Slovakia (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, approx. X tons of chicken meat were imported into Romania; which is down by -10.7% against 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 28%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken meat imports to Romania, together comprising 62% of total imports. Germany, the UK, Spain, Bulgaria and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +23.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chicken meat suppliers to Romania were Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 61% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Bulgaria, the UK, Spain and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +21.0%, saw 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

In 2021, the average chicken meat import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 29% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :