Singapore: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Singapore

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Singaporean fresh whole chicken market, when its value increased by 3.4% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Singapore

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Singapore

In 2021, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled whole chickens were exported from Singapore; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The smallest decline of -7.5% was in 2015. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a perceptible decline. The smallest decline of -26.6% was in 2015. 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

Brunei Darussalam (X tons) was the main destination for fresh whole chicken exports from Singapore, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brunei Darussalam was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brunei Darussalam was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price decreased by -20.6% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brunei Darussalam.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malaysia amounted to -20.6% per year.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Singapore

In 2021, the amount of fresh or chilled whole chickens imported into Singapore dropped sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -37.9% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 685%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports fell notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 764% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh whole chicken imports to Singapore, with a combined 76% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +57.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh whole chicken suppliers to Singapore were France ($X), the UK ($X) and Australia ($X), together accounting for 91% of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of +49.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 fresh whole chicken import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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