European Union-27: poultry meat consumption volume forecast 2015-2033

Data up until the year 2021 show that poultry meat consumption across the European Union increased to about 12.1 million metric tons. In the following decade consumption will likely continue to increase, with the forecast up until 2033 reaching 12.57 million metric tons.

Poultry production in Europe

The European Union is the fourth biggest broiler meat producer in the world, producing 10.97 million metric tons in 2022. Broiler meat refers to chickens that are bred for the sole purpose of meat production. In 2022, Poland and France were the largest poultry producing countries throughout Europe, with 1.28 billion and 837.9 million poultry slaughtered respectively.

Reduction in meat consumption

With the consumption of poultry set to slow down in the future, it is no surprise that the plant-based food market is predicted to increase. By 2030, the global plant-based food market is forecast to be valued at about 162 billion U.S. dollars. In the United Kingdom, 30 percent of consumers are trying to eat less meat and about six percent of consumers reported following a vegetarian diet as of 2022.