How much chicken does Poland produce and export?
Poland is the nullth largest producer of chicken: 2.4 million tonnes in 2024, 1.9% of the world's 127.9 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $4.6 billion in 2024, 13% of world exports of poultry meat (HS 0207) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Germany, which takes 20% of its chicken exports by value.
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Poland's chicken production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 million tonnes | 1.9% | +5.2% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Poland's chicken exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $4.6 billion | 13% | 1.7 million t | $2,674 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0207 (Meat and edible offal of poultry, fresh, chilled or frozen).
Where Poland's chicken goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Poland's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $919M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $796M | 17% |
| France | $575M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $340M | 7.4% |
| Czechia | $304M | 6.6% |
How much chicken Poland uses
Poland's domestic supply of chicken was 1.2 million tonnes in 2023, 0.9% of the world's. Food supply was 31 kg per person a year, 39th highest of 143 countries with a million or more people. It produced 224% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 6%. FAO's item is "Poultry meat". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The chicken price Poland sells into
The benchmark price, US Gulf ports, broiler cuts, was $1.81/kg in September 2026, up 4% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 19% a year, calmer in 85% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Chicken price history.
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