The European market for fresh or chilled whole chickens presents diverse trends across countries. Norway leads with the highest production forecast for 2024, showing a significant 17.26% increase in 2023, highlighting robust growth. Spain, Italy, and Portugal experienced modest positive variations, while Poland and the UK saw declines. Eastern European markets like Romania and Bulgaria showed positive growth trajectories. Conversely, Scandinavian countries, notably Finland and Denmark, faced production declines. Noteworthy is the general steady growth in central European countries such as Austria and Hungary.
Future trends to monitor include potential shifts in production strategies due to environmental policies and consumer demand for sustainably sourced meat. Observing market responses to potential policy changes in animal welfare and trade tariffs will be crucial. Additionally, economic changes impacting production costs could significantly alter production dynamics in this sector.
Top countries in Sold Production of Fresh or Chilled Whole Chickens by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 1,838,300,000 | 2023 | +42.68% | +17.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 858,890,000 | 2023 | +2.44% | +0.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 797,410,000 | 2023 | +1.42% | -0.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 577,940,000 | 2023 | +0.032% | -1.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 493,250,000 | 2023 | +1.51% | +0.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 246,990,000 | 2023 | +1.53% | +0.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 239,570,000 | 2023 | -2.78% | -2.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 179,790,000 | 2023 | +2.59% | +3.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 162,130,000 | 2023 | -0.036% | +0.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 128,960,000 | 2023 | +6.86% | +1.81% | View data |
