Poultry meat and offal market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the U.S. poultry market expanded as growth in foodservice and retail outlets increased demand for fresh and frozen products. Consumer trends favoring cost-effective, healthy protein over red meat, along with product innovations like Tyson Foods' new chicken sandwiches, drove higher consumption and supported market volume growth.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused supply chain disruptions in 2020, leading to a temporary contraction in market volume. Recovery began in 2021, fueled by sustained consumer demand for convenience which accelerated the processed and ready-to-eat segments. Investments in cold-chain logistics and packaging innovation helped maintain product integrity and extend shelf life, facilitating the market's rebound.

Between 2022 and 2023, market growth continued as rising consumer preference for quick meal solutions boosted frozen poultry sales. Major players like Tyson Foods strategically shifted focus by closing some fresh processing units and investing in cold-chain infrastructure, reflecting an industry move toward frozen products for better inventory control. Ongoing regulatory emphasis on traceability and biosecurity also shaped production practices throughout the period.

Production poultry 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 poultry meat and offal production.

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

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

Following a two-year increase, poultry meat and offal production in the United States declined. In 2019, production reached its peak at 45 800 K t, with a 2.7% growth that year. However, in 2020, output fell to 42 943 K t, representing a 6.2% decrease compared to 2019.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of poultry meat and offal production in the United States was 43 781 M $ US, down 8.5% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 47 851 M $ US, with a 4.3% increase that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 5.7%, averaging a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.0%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Poultry meat and offal exports from the United States have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 3 764 K t, up 4.9% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 9.8%, with a CAGR of 3.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, U.S. poultry meat and offal exports in kind were distributed across numerous countries. Mexico accounted for 22.8% of exports, Hong Kong for 6.8%, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, for 5.7%. Together, these three markets made up 35.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Poultry meat and offal export value from the United States has risen for two straight years. In 2020, exports totaled 3 837 M $ US, a 2.3% increase over 2019. The lowest value was in 2018 at 3 629 M $ US, with a slight decline of 0.1% that year. In 2019, exports saw the largest increase at 3.3%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 5.6%, with a CAGR of 1.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, U.S. poultry meat and offal exports in value terms were not highly concentrated. Mexico represented 22.1% of exports, Hong Kong 8.7%, and Canada 7.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 38.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports poultry meat and offal to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, poultry meat and offal imports into the United States amounted to 77 K t, a 13.9% increase year-over-year. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 68 K t, with an 8.0% decline that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 8.2%, with a CAGR of 2.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Chile and Canada dominated U.S. poultry meat and offal imports in kind, jointly accounting for 98.6% of total flows, while other countries made up the remaining share.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, poultry meat and offal imports into the United States were valued at 272 M $ US, showing a strong 11.8% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 8.2%. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 12.5%, with a CAGR of 4.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Chile and Canada concentrated the majority of U.S. poultry meat and offal imports in value terms, with other markets playing a less significant role.

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

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