Scandinavia: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia chicken meat market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, surging by 7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chicken Meat Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, chicken meat production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Sweden (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Finland (X tons), together accounting for 81% of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2021, the average yield of chicken meat in Scandinavia was estimated at X kg per head, flattening at 2020. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the chicken meat yield reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The global number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production totaled X heads in 2021, with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 6.9%. The level of producing animals peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, overseas shipments of chicken meat decreased by -4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 10%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat exports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) dominates exports structure, together comprising 92% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), committing a 6.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +6.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) remains the largest chicken meat supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Denmark totaled -4.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+9.4% per year) and Finland (-7.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -3.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, purchases abroad of chicken meat decreased by -10.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 10%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together generating 93% of total imports. Finland (X tons) and Iceland (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Iceland (with a CAGR of +15.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chicken meat importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X), together accounting for 97% of total imports. These countries were followed by Iceland, which accounted for a further 1.7%.

Iceland, with a CAGR of +10.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Finland ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) and Iceland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform