U.S. - Poultry - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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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.
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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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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