Eastern Europe: Frozen Whole Chicken Market 2022

Frozen Whole Chicken Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the East European frozen whole chicken market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, consumption faced a deep setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Chicken Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, frozen whole chicken production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Ukraine (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Ukraine (with a CAGR of +X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Chicken Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

For the fourth consecutive year, Eastern Europe recorded growth in shipments abroad of frozen whole chickens, which increased by X% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Ukraine (X tons) was the main exporter of frozen whole chickens, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Russia (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the largest frozen whole chicken supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

In Ukraine, frozen whole chicken exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Russia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decline. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Ukraine ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Frozen Whole Chicken Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas purchases of frozen whole chickens decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Bulgaria (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to frozen whole chicken imports into Russia stood at -X%. At the same time, Poland (+X%), Latvia (+X%), Hungary (+X%) and Romania (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the Czech Republic (-X%), Bulgaria (-X%) and Slovakia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Poland, Latvia, Romania, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Hungary increased by +X, +X, +X, +X, +X and +X percentage points, respectively. Russia (-X p.p.) saw their shares reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest frozen whole chicken importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Romania, Poland, Latvia, Slovakia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure 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 importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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