Sri Lanka: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2025

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Sri Lanka

After three years of decline, the Sri Lankan fresh whole chicken market increased by 0.3% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -13.3% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Sri Lanka

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2021, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled whole chickens increased by 88% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Maldives stood at -5.6%.

In value terms, Maldives ($X) also remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled whole chickens exports from Sri Lanka.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Maldives stood at -3.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh whole chicken export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -13.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, fresh whole chicken export price decreased by -31.0% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 49%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Qatar amounted to +27.7% per year.

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2021, imports of fresh or chilled whole chickens into Sri Lanka stood at X kg, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2018. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X kg) was the main fresh whole chicken supplier to Sri Lanka, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled whole chickens to Sri Lanka.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fresh whole chicken import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2017 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Argentina amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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