European import of fresh or chilled whole chickens shows notable trends by country. In 2023, Germany leads with the highest volume, closely followed by the United Kingdom and Bulgaria. Countries such as Latvia and Hungary have shown significant growth with percentages exceeding 5% year-on-year. Meanwhile, France and Romania experienced declines. Sweden and Cyprus demonstrated substantial importer growth, while Estonia saw the largest decline. Overall, a diverse trend landscape characterizes the region’s import activity over the past year.
Future trends may include increased demand in countries with positive growth rates, potentially driven by consumer preferences for lean protein sources. Trade policies, economic conditions, and shifting consumer preferences towards organic or free-range poultry may impact import volumes. Countries with declining trends may explore strategies to stabilize imports, while others might leverage growth for strategic partnerships.
Top countries in Import of Fresh or Chilled Whole Chickens by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 69,945,000 | 2023 | +4.25% | +4.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 45,168,000 | 2023 | +0.52% | +2.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 27,300,000 | 2023 | +3.84% | +2.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 21,227,000 | 2023 | +5.7% | +5.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 17,740,000 | 2023 | +4.26% | -2.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czechia | 16,961,000 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 Spain | 13,092,000 | 2023 | +7.44% | -0.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 9,645,500 | 2023 | +6.87% | -0.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 9,309,300 | 2023 | +2.49% | -5.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 7,947,100 | 2023 | +4.66% | -0.5% | View data |
