In the poultry meat slaughtering industry in Finland, the number of units slaughtered has shown consistent growth from 2013 through 2023, reaching 85.61 million heads by the end of 2023. The variations indicate a mix of steady increases and some fluctuations, such as a significant jump of 7.13% in 2018 and a brief decline of -3.42% in 2020. Over the past two years, however, the growth has been modest at 2.07% in 2022 and 1.99% in 2023.
From 2024 onwards, the forecast anticipates continued growth, with a projected 5-year CAGR of 1.53% and an overall increase of 7.88% by 2028. This indicates a slower but still positive trend in the foreseeable future, reaching 94.34 million heads by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts of economic policies and trade agreements on production capacity and costs.
- Growing consumer preference for sustainable and ethically sourced meat, potentially affecting demand and production methods.
- Technological advancements in poultry farming and slaughtering techniques to improve efficiency and output.
