U.S.: Fresh Chicken Cut Market 2025

Fresh Chicken Cut Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. fresh chicken cut market stood at $X in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -2.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fresh Chicken Cut Production in the U.S.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut production rose to $X in 2021. Overall, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -1.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 46% against the previous year. Fresh chicken cut production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fresh Chicken Cut Exports

Exports from the U.S.

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken decreased by -1% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for fresh chicken cut exports from the United States, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, fresh chicken cut exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mexico amounted to +4.2%.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken exports from the United States, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico amounted to +4.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average fresh chicken cut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 38% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+0.4%).

Fresh Chicken Cut Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken, when their volume decreased by -14% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, fresh chicken cut imports shrank to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -7.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) was the main fresh chicken cut supplier to the United States, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada was relatively modest.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken to the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada totaled +3.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh chicken cut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +3.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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