Spain: Fresh Chicken Cut Market 2024

Fresh Chicken Cut Market Size in Spain

The Spanish fresh chicken cut market dropped to $X in 2021, declining by -6.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Fresh Chicken Cut Production in Spain

In value terms, fresh chicken cut production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 16%. Fresh chicken cut production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Fresh Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2021, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken increased by 18% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh chicken cut exports from Spain, together accounting for 85% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +50.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exports from Spain, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Andorra, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +14.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+14.6% per year) and Andorra (+7.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh chicken cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Andorra ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Romania (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Fresh Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken increased by 35% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 126%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 102%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of fresh chicken cut imports to Spain, with a combined 82% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Portugal, Bulgaria and Italy, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +348.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh chicken cut suppliers to Spain were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 80% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Bulgaria, Portugal and Italy, which together accounted for a further 15%.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +347.7%, 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 fresh chicken cut import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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