European poultry meat production rises 5.1%

Europe’s poultry sector presents a mixed picture in 2026. Production is increasing, while broiler prices remain below last year’s level. Trade is also on the move, with both imports and exports rising. For the Netherlands, the slight decline in production stands out most. The latest European Commission figures highlight the key developments.

Production rises in Europe

European production increased by 5.1% through April. This is based on a comparison with the same months in 2025. The Netherlands recorded a 0.8% decline over this period.

Hungary posted the largest increase at 21.7%. Poland followed at 15.1%, while Romania reached 14.8%. Germany produced 4.1% less poultry meat. In Sweden, production fell by 6.7%.

In 2025, the EU produced 14.32 million metric tons of poultry meat. Poland was the largest producer at 2.89 million metric tons. The Netherlands produced 841,000 metric tons, accounting for 6% of the total. Broilers represent 87.1% of European poultry meat production.

Broiler prices decline

The European broiler price stood at €281.67 per 100 kilograms in week 32. That is 3.1% lower than one week earlier. Compared with one month earlier, the decline was 7.4%. On an annual basis, the price is 6.7% lower.

In the United States, the price stands at €223.58 per 100 kilograms. For Brazil, the dashboard reports €122.30 per 100 kilograms.

Imports and exports increase

European exports totaled 695,407 metric tons of poultry meat through April. That is 2.1% more than a year earlier. The value of these exports increased by 3.5%.

European imports totaled 362,326 metric tons over the same period. That volume was 7.0% higher than a year earlier. Brazil supplied 154,649 metric tons, an increase of 31.7%. Imports from Ukraine rose by 7.9%.

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