Poultry meat and offal market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the poultry meat market volume grew from 97.8 million t to 99.9 million t, driven by the strong expansion of the US food-service sector and rising consumer interest in high-protein diets, which increased demand for frozen and ready-to-cook poultry. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 shifted consumption toward home cooking and retail grocery sales, boosting frozen segments, while temporary relaxations of staffing rules at processing plants helped maintain production, leading to a modest market adjustment to 97.2 million t.

Post-pandemic demand for convenient meals kept the market stable around 96.8 million t in 2021. By 2022, a survey showing 71% of Americans actively increasing protein intake reinforced growth, pushing volume to 99.6 million t. In 2023, Tyson Foods' launch of new frozen chicken sandwich and slider lines expanded the ready-to-cook segment, contributing to a further rise in market volume to 100.4 million t.

Throughout the period, regulatory changes such as USDA bio-security standards, updated labeling rules for organic claims, and FSMA traceability requirements influenced industry costs and product offerings. Technological investments, including pilot projects for automated deboning, signaled moves toward greater processing efficiency, while sustained food-service sales and new product launches kept focus on flavor, convenience, and protein-rich options.

Production poultry meat and offal in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, M t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

After two consecutive years of growth, poultry meat and offal production in the Americas declined. In 2019, production reached its peak at 103.1 million tons, marking a 2.5% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, output had fallen to 100.5 million tons, representing a 2.5% decrease compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, M t

In value, 2017-2020, B $ US

Following two years of expansion, the value of poultry meat and offal production in the Americas decreased. In 2019, production peaked at 179.3 billion US dollars, up 7.6% from 2018. By 2020, the value had dropped to 144.8 billion US dollars, a 19.2% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, B $ US

Exports poultry meat and offal from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Poultry meat and offal exports from the Americas increased for the second year in a row. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 3 943 thousand tons, down 13.2% from the previous year. They then rebounded in 2019, rising 8.8% to reach 4 427 thousand tons in 2020, a 3.2% increase over 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 2.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 0.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, poultry meat and offal exports from the Americas were distributed across numerous countries. China accounted for 14.0% of exports in kind, Saudi Arabia for 11.5%, and Japan for 9.3%. Together, these three countries represented 34.8% of total export flows, with the remaining 65.2% going to various other partners.

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

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of poultry meat and offal exports from the Americas stood at 6 381 million US dollars, down 14.5% from 2019. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 7 462 million US dollars, reflecting a 9.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 13.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Saudi Arabia, and Japan were key buyers of poultry meat and offal from the Americas in value terms. China contributed 17.5% of export value, Saudi Arabia 11.8%, and Japan 11.0%. Their combined share totaled 40.4% of total exports, while the remaining 59.6% was spread across many other trading partners.

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

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Imports poultry meat and offal to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

Poultry meat and offal imports into the Americas rose in 2020, reaching 1 150 thousand tons, a 4.0% increase from the previous year. In 2018, imports peaked at 1 150 thousand tons, surging 34.1% from 2017, but then fell 7.2% in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 29.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands were the leading sources for poultry meat and offal imports into the Americas in kind. Poland accounted for 1.0% of imports, the United Kingdom for 0.7%, and the Netherlands for 0.7%. Collectively, these three countries made up 2.3% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the value of poultry meat and offal imports into the Americas was 2 538 million US dollars, a 6.7% decrease from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 721 million US dollars, up 2.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value declined by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, Poland and the United Kingdom were consistently the largest contributors to the value of poultry meat and offal imports into the Americas, together accounting for 1.3% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020