United Kingdom: Frozen Chicken Cut Market 2024

Frozen Chicken Cut Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK frozen chicken cut market increased by 22% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +29.5% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Chicken Cut Production in the UK

In value terms, frozen chicken cut production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 46%. Frozen chicken cut production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen cuts of chicken decreased by -21.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X tons), Benin (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen chicken cut exports from the UK, with a combined 32% share of total exports. Gabon, Spain, France, Angola, Haiti, Equatorial Guinea, Serbia, Ireland, Togo and Liberia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Haiti (with a CAGR of +94.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Benin ($X), Ghana ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for frozen chicken cut exported from the UK worldwide, together accounting for 30% of total exports. Spain, the Netherlands, Gabon, Angola, Ireland, Haiti, Equatorial Guinea, Serbia, Togo and Liberia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Haiti, with a CAGR of +101.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen chicken cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Haiti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of frozen cuts of chicken, when their volume increased by 2.3% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 12%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen chicken cut imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 27%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen chicken cut imports to the UK, together accounting for 65% of total imports. Ukraine, Ireland, Germany, Thailand, Belgium, Chile, Romania, Denmark and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +110.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen chicken cut suppliers to the UK were Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising 69% of total imports. Germany, Ukraine, Thailand, Ireland, Belgium, Chile, Romania, Denmark and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +139.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen chicken cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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