The forecasted production of frozen whole chickens in Italy is expected to increase steadily from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the production level stood at 9.0 million kilograms. The projected year-on-year percentage increases are as follows: from 2024 to 2025, a rise of 10.1%; from 2025 to 2026, an increase of 9.1%; from 2026 to 2027, a growth of 8.3%; and from 2027 to 2028, an uplift of 7.5%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this period, from 2023 to 2028, is approximately 8.5%, indicating consistent growth in production.
Future trends to watch for include changing consumer preferences towards healthier and sustainable food options, rising costs associated with poultry production, and potential impacts from trade policies, which could affect both demand and supply dynamics in the Italian market for frozen whole chickens.
