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Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size
The global frozen chicken cut market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Frozen Chicken Cut Production
In value terms, frozen chicken cut production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 8.4%. Global production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the United States (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and China (X tons), with a combined 48% share of global production. India, Russia, Poland, Indonesia, Thailand, the Netherlands, Iran and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +23.2%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Frozen Chicken Cut Exports
Exports
In 2022, the amount of frozen cuts of chicken exported worldwide rose slightly to X tons, increasing by 2.6% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
In 2022, Brazil (X tons) and the United States (X tons) represented the largest exporters of frozen cuts of chickenin the world, together comprising 61% of total exports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 6.1% share, followed by Poland (5.1%). Thailand (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Germany (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +26.9%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest frozen chicken cut supplying countries worldwide were Brazil ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 64% share of global exports. Thailand, Poland, Turkey, Ukraine, Russia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.
Russia, with a CAGR of +32.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average frozen chicken cut export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+4.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Frozen Chicken Cut Imports
Imports
For the seventh consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in overseas purchases of frozen cuts of chicken, which increased by 1.2% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 6.7%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
In 2022, China (X tons), distantly followed by Japan (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) were the main importers of frozen cuts of chicken, together comprising 24% of total imports. The Philippines (X tons), Cuba (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Angola (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen chicken cut imports into China stood at +10.6%. At the same time, the Philippines (+14.7%), Ghana (+11.9%), Cuba (+6.4%), the United Arab Emirates (+4.9%), Saudi Arabia (+4.5%), Iraq (+4.1%), Japan (+2.8%), the Netherlands (+2.3%) and Mexico (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +14.7% from 2012-2022. Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (-1.1%) and Vietnam (-5.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, the Philippines and Ghana increased by +6.9, +3 and +2.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported frozen cuts of chicken worldwide, comprising 23% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with an 8.3% share of global imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 3.2% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +16.8%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+2.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+7.3% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average frozen chicken cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global frozen chicken cut market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
- PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Producing Animals, By Country, 2012-2024
- Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Producing Animals, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Producing Animals, By Country, 2024
- Producing Animals, By Country, 2012-2024
- Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, 2012–2024
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