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Meat And Poultry Prices in the United States

U.S. Meat And Poultry Export Price per Ton in August 2022

In August 2022, the meat and poultry price per ton amounted to $3.2K (FOB, US), falling by -1.7% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 an increase of 6.8% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $3.3K per ton in July 2022, and then contracted slightly in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($6.9K per ton), while the average price for exports to Cuba ($1.3K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Meat And Poultry Export Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was beef (cattle meat) ($8.6K per ton), while the average price for exports of chicken meat ($1.5K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: duck and goose meat (+5.8%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Meat And Poultry Exports

In August 2022, overseas shipments of meat and poultry were finally on the rise to reach 581K tons after two months of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when exports increased by 9.4% against the previous month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 622K tons. From June 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports rose modestly to $1.9B (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +1.1% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 14% against the previous month.

U.S. Meat And Poultry Exports by Type

Chicken meat (308K tons), pork (156K tons) and beef (cattle meat) (105K tons) were the main products of meat and poultry exports from the United States, with a combined 98% share of total exports. Turkey meat, duck and goose meat, lamb and sheep meat, meat of camels and other animals, rabbit or hare meat and goat meat lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 2%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by goat meat (with a CAGR of +82.3%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, beef (cattle meat) ($910M), pork ($461M) and chicken meat ($453M) appeared to be the most exported types of meat and poultry from the United States worldwide, with a combined 98% share of total exports. Turkey meat, duck and goose meat, lamb and sheep meat, meat of camels and other animals, goat meat and rabbit or hare meat lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 2.1%.

Among the main product categories, goat meat, with a CAGR of +47.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Meat And Poultry Exports by Country

Mexico (143K tons), China (106K tons) and Japan (43K tons) were the main destinations of meat and poultry exports from the United States, together comprising 50% of total exports. South Korea, Canada, the Philippines, Cuba, Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam, Angola, Colombia, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($378M), Mexico ($323M) and South Korea ($255M) appeared to be the largest markets for meat and poultry exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 51% of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, Canada, Taiwan (Chinese), the Philippines, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Vietnam, Guatemala and Angola, which together accounted for a further 35%.

the Philippines, with a CAGR of +16.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the meat and poultry market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1108 - Meat of asses
FCL 1089 - Meat of pigeons and other birds nes
FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
FCL 1058 - Chicken meat
FCL 1069 - Duck meat
FCL 1017 - Goat meat
FCL 1073 - Goose meat
FCL 1097 - Horse meat
FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
FCL 1035 - Pig meat
FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat
FCL 977 - Meat of sheep
FCL 1080 - Turkey meat

Country coverage:

United States

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
12. Exports and Growth, by Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Yield and Growth
16. Exports and Growth
17. Export Prices and Growth
18. Market Size and Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports and Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024