EU broiler prices have eased slightly during July but remain close to the €3/kg mark, underlining the continued strength of the European poultry market.
The latest European Commission figures show the EU average broiler price at 298.6 eurocents/kg carcase weight in early July, down from just over 303 eurocents/kg in late June. Even so, prices remain around 14% above the five-year average and are still broadly in line with year-earlier levels.
The slight softening comes despite continued growth in production. EU poultry meat output during the first four months of 2026 was around 5-6% higher than the same period last year, driven by increased production in several of the bloc’s major producing countries. Broiler chick placements also remain above year-earlier levels, indicating that supplies are continuing to expand.
Despite the increase in production, demand across the EU has remained resilient, helping to keep prices historically high. Feed costs have eased from the peaks seen in previous years, improving margins for many producers, although labour and processing costs continue to exert pressure across the supply chain.
Elsewhere, US broiler prices have continued to recover, while Brazilian prices remain substantially lower than those in Europe, maintaining the competitiveness of Brazilian exports on the world market.
Egg market continues to cool
EU egg prices have continued to drift lower during July as seasonal supplies increase.
The latest Commission dashboard shows the average EU Class A egg price at 246.9 eurocents/kg, compared with more than 253 eurocents/kg at the beginning of July. Prices are now around 3% below year-earlier levels and more than 7% lower than a month ago, although they remain comfortably above the five-year average.
The easing reflects improving availability across much of Europe following a period of exceptionally tight supply. Laying hen numbers have increased over the past year, with France, Germany, Poland, Spain and Italy continuing to dominate EU production.
Although prices have softened, the EU market continues to command a premium over most other major egg-producing regions, including the United States, Brazil and India, reflecting comparatively strong demand and higher production standards.