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Chicken meat and offal market in the United States

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. market for chicken meat and offal saw its volume grow from 16.3 million tons in 2018 to 16.4 million tons in 2023, a period marked by a contraction in 2020 followed by recovery. In value terms, the expansion was more pronounced, rising from $16.0 billion to $20.7 billion, driven by sustained consumer preference for protein-rich, convenient, and health-conscious options, including organic and antibiotic-free products.

Advances in cold-chain logistics and freezing technologies enhanced product quality and shelf life, supporting the growth of the frozen chicken segment and contributing to the market's overall value increase. The United States, as the world's largest chicken producer, also experienced production dynamics influenced by export demand, which helped shape domestic availability.

Major producers like Tyson Foods and Perdue introduced new frozen and fully-cooked chicken products in 2023, diversifying their offerings to align with the trend toward ready-to-eat, pre-marinated, and portion-controlled poultry items that cater to busy lifestyles.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United States
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chicken meat and offal in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States held the top position globally in chicken meat and offal production.

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Following two years of growth, chicken meat and offal production in the United States experienced a decline. In 2020, production reached 18 814 K t, marking a 6.8% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 20 197 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.2%	3.2%	(6.8%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of chicken meat and offal output in the United States was 18 095 M $ US, reflecting an 8.0% drop from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 19 665 M $ US, which also registered the largest annual increase of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.1%)	3.7%	(8.0%)	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chicken meat and offal from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Chicken meat and offal exports from the United States have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 545 K t, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 6.1%. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 11.1%, translating to a CAGR of 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	1.1%	6.1%	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure in kind was diversified, with Mexico (20.2% of exports in kind), Hong Kong (7.0%), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (6.0%) collectively accounting for only 33.2% of total flows. No single country emerged as clearly dominant in this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Chicken meat and offal exports from the United States have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 3 409 M $ US, up 4.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value rose by 6.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	1.6%	4.8%	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in value terms remained scattered. Mexico (16.7% of exports in value terms), Hong Kong (9.4%), and Canada (7.9%) together made up just 34.0% of total flows, with no partner standing out as clearly dominant.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chicken meat and offal to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, the United States imported 66 K t of chicken meat and offal, representing a controlled uptick of 9.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 13.2%, with a CAGR of 4.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 5.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	(5.5%)	9.5%	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile and Canada consistently accounted for 99.4% of total imports in kind, indicating a high degree of concentration, alongside a long tail of smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the United States imported 237 M $ US of chicken meat and offal, reflecting an 11.4% gain compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 15.5%, with a CAGR of 4.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 12.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.8%	(8.1%)	11.4%	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Chile (with 57.4% of total flows) and Canada (41.5%) together formed 98.8% of total imports in value terms, with other partners accounting for the remaining volume.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io