Poultry meat and offal market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The poultry meat and offal market in Northern America exhibited overall growth from 2018 to 2023, with market volume rising to 48,124 thousand tons in 2023 from 47,560 thousand tons in 2018. This expansion was fueled by strong demand from retail and food service sectors, alongside growing consumer preference for convenient meal solutions and lean protein sources such as chicken, which captured a dominant market share.

Investments in cold chain infrastructure by major companies like Tyson Foods enhanced preservation and distribution, facilitating market access and supporting value growth that reached over $90 billion by 2023. The emergence of new product segments, including organic and antibiotic-free poultry, catered to health-conscious consumers and added premium value, driven by trends toward high-protein diets and stringent food safety regulations.

A temporary contraction occurred in 2020, with volume dropping to 45,880 thousand tons, largely due to outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza that led to bird culling and supply disruptions. Recovery was supported by shifts toward local sourcing in response to tariff changes, expansion of cold storage facilities, and sustained consumer demand for chilled and frozen poultry products.

Production poultry meat and offal in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

After two years of growth, poultry meat and offal production in Northern America declined. In 2019, production reached its peak at 48 815 K t, marking a 2.6% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, output fell to 45 892 K t, representing a 6.0% decrease compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poultry meat and offal production value in Northern America declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, production value peaked at 66 691 M $ US, showing a 5.5% increase. By 2020, the value dropped to 61 229 M $ US, a 6.8% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 3.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports poultry meat and offal from Northern America

Exports in kind, K t

Poultry meat and offal export volume from Northern America increased for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 133.5 K t, an 11.2% decline. By 2020, exports rose to 141.0 K t, a 3.5% increase from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 6.2%, with an annualized decline of 2.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, poultry meat and offal exports from Northern America were distributed across numerous markets. The Philippines accounted for 21.8% of exports, Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 14.8%, and South Africa for 6.1%. Together, these three markets represented 42.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, poultry meat and offal export value from Northern America increased. In 2019, exports reached their lowest point at 183.3 M $ US, but by 2020, they rose to 188.1 M $ US, a 2.6% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 7.6%, with an annualized decline of 2.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, poultry meat and offal export value from Northern America was relatively evenly spread across markets. The Philippines contributed 8.8% of export value, Asia (not elsewhere specified) 7.9%, and South Africa 3.9%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 20.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to Northern America

Imports in kind, K t

Poultry meat and offal import volume into Northern America declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 129.4 K t, a 2.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume decreased by 19.5%, with an annualized decline of 7.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Hungary were the primary sources for poultry meat and offal imports into Northern America, together accounting for 10.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Poultry meat and offal import value into Northern America declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 292.1 M $ US, a 4.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 20.9%, with an annualized decline of 7.5%.

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

During 2017-2020, poultry meat and offal import value into Northern America was widely dispersed among partner countries. Brazil accounted for 11.9% of import value, Hungary for 3.6%, and Denmark for 0.8%. Together, these three countries represented 16.3% of total import flows.

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

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