U.S.: Frozen Whole Chicken Market 2022

Frozen Whole Chicken Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, the U.S. frozen whole chicken market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Frozen Whole Chicken Production in the U.S.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken production expanded slightly to $X in 2021. In general, production continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Frozen Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from the U.S.

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of frozen whole chickens decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken exports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Haiti (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen whole chicken exports from the United States, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen whole chicken exported from the United States were Haiti ($X), China ($X) and Bahamas ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen whole chicken export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Dominican Republic (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into the U.S.

For the third year in a row, the United States recorded growth in supplies from abroad of frozen whole chickens, which increased by X% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) was the main supplier of frozen whole chicken to the United States, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada stood at +X%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen whole chicken to the United States.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen whole chicken import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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