In 2023, Poland led the European broiler chick market with a significant share of 19.37%, followed by the UK at 14.91% and France at 9.84%. There were marked variations, with Poland increasing by 3.65%, while France saw a decline of 1.73%. Noteworthy growth was also recorded in Romania at 7.04% and Finland at 3.57%. Conversely, the Netherlands and Portugal experienced downturns of 2.84% and 0.36%, respectively. Over five years, average growth trends reflected stability and strategic market adjustments particularly in Eastern European countries.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts driven by increasing demand for sustainable production practices, impacting countries like Poland and Romania positively. The ongoing digital transformation in farming could enhance efficiency, altering market dynamics in favor of technologically advanced players. Monitoring changes in consumer preferences diversifying from traditional poultry products is also essential for forecasting growth and competitive positioning.
Top countries in Broilers Chicks for Fattening Hatched Share by Country (Units (Heads))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 19.37 | 2023 | +2.51% | +3.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 14.91 | 2023 | +1.32% | +1.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9.84 | 2023 | -0.46% | -1.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 8.84 | 2023 | +0.74% | +0.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.14 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 6 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 5.98 | 2023 | +4.86% | -2.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3.59 | 2023 | +3.26% | +2.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 3.42 | 2023 | +1.06% | -0.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 3.33 | 2023 | -1.82% | -0.17% | View data |
