In Denmark, the poultry meat slaughtering volume stood at 96.51 million units in 2023. A review of the past decade shows fluctuating trends, with significant declines and minor increases. The period from 2013 to 2023 witnessed a notable peak in 2013 at 107.15 million units and faced progressive declines. Particularly from 2020 to 2023, the slaughtering volume showed a year-on-year decrease of 1.36% in 2022 and a further 1.38% decline in 2023. The annual average variation (CAGR) over the last five years since 2018 is -1.52%. For the next five years, the forecast indicates a continued decline with an average annual drop of -1.14% and a forecasted overall reduction of -5.56% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of health regulations, shifts in consumer preferences towards plant-based proteins, and advancements in poultry farming technologies. Market dynamics like trade policies and feed prices will also significantly influence the poultry meat industry.