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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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken in the world?

China remains the largest fresh chicken cut consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 13% of total volume. Moreover, fresh chicken cut consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 4.5% share.

What are the largest producers of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together accounting for 24% of global production. Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Brazil, Russia, Poland, Bangladesh, Japan, the Netherlands and Ethiopia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

What are the leading suppliers of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken to the U.S.?

In value terms, Canada constituted the largest supplier of fresh chicken cut to the United States.

What are the leading importers of fresh or chilled cuts of chicken from the U.S.?

In value terms, Mexico remains the key foreign market for fresh chicken cut exports from the United States, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada, with a 29% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken in the U.S.?

The average fresh chicken cut export price stood at $1,229 per ton in 2021, surging by 38% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for fresh or chilled cuts of chicken in the U.S.?

In 2021, the average fresh chicken cut import price amounted to $5,440 per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fresh chicken cut 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:

Prodcom 10121050 - Fresh or chilled cuts of chicken

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 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 Edition PRO
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. 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. 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 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. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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, 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
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