Fresh Whole Chickens Market Size Volume in Germany

The fresh whole chickens market size in Germany exhibited fluctuations from 2012 to 2022. The volume started at 163.74 million kilograms in 2012 and peaked at 237.21 million kilograms in 2016, showing a significant growth trend. However, from 2017 onwards, the volume experienced some volatility, declining to 209.9 million kilograms in 2018 and further to 203.98 million kilograms in 2019. Despite a slight recovery to 222.56 million kilograms in 2021, the market marginally decreased to 221.26 million kilograms by 2022. The last available data point shows the 2023 volume remains close to its 2022 levels.

Year-on-year analysis reflects diverse shifts:

• Significant growth in 2016 with a 28.44% increase.
• Notable declines in 2017 (1.41%) and 2018 (10.25%).
• A marginal decline in 2019 followed by a small recovery in 2020 and 2021.

The 5-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) also varied, showing a notable drop to -1.1% by 2022 after some positive trends in earlier years. Over the last two years, year-on-year variations were a minor decrease (-0.58%) and a recovery (8.72%), highlighting recent instability.

Future trends to watch for include consumer preferences towards organic and free-range poultry, the impact of economic conditions and inflation on meat consumption, and potential changes in import-export regulations affecting supply chains. Sustainability and animal welfare concerns may also shape market dynamics in the coming years.