France chicken selling prices: chicken legs
France chicken selling prices: chicken legs stood at 270 EUR per 100 kg on Oct 11, 2026, according to European Commission, Agri-food Data Portal – market prices reported by France. It is one of the indicators in the Weekly agricultural prices table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Jan 10, 2021 to Oct 11, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Weekly agricultural prices table
| Indicator | 11-10-2026 | 04-10-2026 | 27-09-2026 | 20-09-2026 | 13-09-2026 | 06-09-2026 | 30-08-2026 | 23-08-2026 | 16-08-2026 | 09-08-2026 | |
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| Chicken (selling price) | |||||||||||
| Chicken legs | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | |
| Whole broiler (65 %) | 370 | 370 | 370 | 370 | 370 | 370 | 370 | 370 | 370 | 370 |
Understanding france chicken selling prices: chicken legs
Wholesale commercial pricing for dark poultry meat components is isolated within this specific series, measuring bulk transactions for lower-extremity cuts derived from standard processing lines. Unlike premium white meat portions or whole-bird aggregates, this measure reflects the distinct demand elasticity and culinary uses associated with poultry limbs. The valuation captures the primary exchange level between slaughterhouses and secondary distributors, omitting retail distribution margins and consumer packaging overhead.
Analysts reviewing these figures must be mindful of contrasting demand drivers between dark and white meat, as international trade flows and domestic catering preferences can pull these sibling series in opposite directions. Seasonal grilling habits and industrial food manufacturing requirements introduce predictable cyclical patterns that necessitate year-on-year evaluation rather than simple sequential comparisons. Early reporting periods are occasionally subject to minor administrative revisions as delayed trade returns are fully reconciled.
Frequently asked questions
- What exact poultry cuts are included in this data series?
- The measure covers bulk quantities of chicken legs traded at the wholesale level.
- Can these dark meat prices be used as a proxy for total poultry market health?
- Only partially, because dark meat faces different export markets and culinary demand than breast fillets.
- How does seasonality affect this specific poultry component?
- Outdoor dining and seasonal catering shifts create distinct demand cycles for these cuts.