U.S.: Frozen Poultry Liver Market 2025

Frozen Poultry Liver Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. frozen poultry liver market decreased by -10.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -20.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Poultry Liver Production in the U.S.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver production reached $X in 2022. Overall, production, however, recorded a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Poultry Liver Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen poultry livers and offal were exported from the United States; with an increase of 5.6% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for frozen poultry liver exports from the United States, accounting for a 20% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen poultry liver exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cuba (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +8.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cuba (+6.3% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen poultry livers and offal exports from the United States, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cuba ($X), with a 7.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at +11.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cuba (+6.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+5.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen poultry liver export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Colombia (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Poultry Liver Imports

Imports into the U.S.

For the third consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in supplies from abroad of frozen poultry livers and offal, which increased by 53% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +95.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, frozen poultry liver imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of frozen poultry liver to the United States, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen poultry liver imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile amounted to +16.7%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen poultry livers and offal to the United States, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile stood at +20.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen poultry liver import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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