Northern America: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Northern America

The North American chicken meat market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 23% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Chicken Meat Production in Northern America

In value terms, chicken meat production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The United States (X tons) remains the largest chicken meat producing country in Northern America, accounting for 94% of total volume. Moreover, chicken meat production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold.

In the United States, chicken meat production expanded at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012-2021.

The average chicken meat yield stood at X kg per head in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1.9%. The level of yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Northern America contracted slightly to X heads, flattening at 2020 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 2%. As a result, the amount of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of chicken meat, when their volume decreased by -0.4% to X tons. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2021. Canada (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of chicken meat. Canada (-2.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest chicken meat supplier in Northern America, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 3.7% share of total exports.

In the United States, chicken meat exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-0.3%).

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, approx. X tons of chicken meat were imported in Northern America; remaining stable against 2020. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Canada was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 66% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), creating a 32% share of total imports. Bermuda (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Canada decreased at an average annual rate of -1.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bermuda (+4.5%) and the United States (+3.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bermuda emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +4.5% from 2012-2021. While the share of the United States (+8.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Canada (-8.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Canada ($X) and Bermuda ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the United States, with a CAGR of +7.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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