U.S. - Poultry - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Poultry - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Poultry Prices in the United States

U.S. Poultry Export Price per Ton in July 2022

In July 2022, the poultry price per ton stood at $1.5K (FOB, US), flattening at the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to July 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1.6K per ton, and then declined slightly in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($3.7K per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo ($1.1K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Poultry Export Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was duck and goose meat ($4.3K 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. Poultry Exports

In August 2022, overseas shipments of poultry were finally on the rise to reach 320K tons for the first time since May 2022, thus ending a two-month declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2% from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain months. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 when exports increased by 14% against the previous month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 352K tons. From June 2022 to August 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, poultry exports rose notably to $491M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.0% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when exports increased by 12% month-to-month.

U.S. Poultry Exports by Type

Chicken meat (308K tons) was the largest type of poultry exported from the United States, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. Moreover, chicken meat exceeded the volume of the second product type, turkey meat (11K tons), more than tenfold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of chicken meat totaled +1.3%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: turkey meat (-1.6% per month) and duck and goose meat (+6.1% per month).

In value terms, chicken meat ($453M) remains the largest type of poultry exported from the United States, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by turkey meat ($36M), with a 7.3% share of total exports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of chicken meat stood at +3.3%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: turkey meat (-1.2% per month) and duck and goose meat (+12.2% per month).

U.S. Poultry Exports by Country

Mexico (55K tons), China (51K tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (21K tons) were the main destinations of poultry exports from the United States, with a combined 43% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Cuba, the Philippines, Canada, Angola, Vietnam, Guatemala, Haiti, Congo, Colombia and Ghana, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +18.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($90M), Mexico ($86M) and Canada ($44M) constituted the largest markets for poultry exported from the United States worldwide, together comprising 47% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), Cuba, the Philippines, Guatemala, Angola, Vietnam, Haiti, Colombia, Congo and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +21.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 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 1058 - Chicken meat
  • FCL 1059 - Offals and liver of chickens
  • FCL 1069 - Duck meat
  • FCL 1073 - Goose meat
  • FCL 1074 - Offals and liver of geese
  • FCL 1075 - Offals and liver of ducks
  • FCL 1080 - Turkey meat
  • FCL 1081 - Offals and liver of turkey

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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In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    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 PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 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. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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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. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2024
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
    25. Yield, 2012–2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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