The chicken meat slaughtering industry in Germany experienced fluctuations over the past decade. From a peak in 2014 with 667.13 million heads, declines occurred until 2020, reaching a low of 595.54 million heads, representing a -4.03% year-on-year decrease and a -2.01% CAGR over the previous five years. A recovery appeared in 2021 with a 5.71% year-on-year growth. In 2023, the slaughter volume stood at 634.71 million heads, showing slight growth (+0.4% year-on-year). Forecasts predict a moderate and steady increase through 2028, with a 0.33% average annual growth rate.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of regulatory changes, consumer preferences shifting towards alternative protein sources, and technological advancements in poultry farming that could influence production efficiency and volume.
