Global Meat And Poultry Market 2025

Meat And Poultry Market Size

In 2022, the global meat and poultry market decreased by X% to $X.3B for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level at $X.2B in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Production

In value terms, meat and poultry production rose slightly to $X.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $X.9B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Brazil (X tons), together accounting for X% of global production. Russia, India, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Argentina and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the global average meat and poultry yield dropped slightly to X kg per head, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average meat and poultry yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, global number of animals slaughtered for meat and poultry production fell modestly to X heads, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Meat And Poultry Exports

Exports

In 2022, shipments abroad of meat and poultry decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and the United States (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%), Poland (X%) and Germany (X%). Canada (X tons), Australia (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Denmark (X tons), India (X tons), France (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest meat and poultry supplying countries worldwide were Brazil ($X), the United States ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. The Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Germany, Canada, New Zealand, France, Belgium, Denmark and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average meat and poultry export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Meat And Poultry Imports

Imports

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of meat and poultry decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, meat and poultry imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons), distantly followed by Japan (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the major importers of meat and poultry, together mixing up X% of total imports. The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Italy (X tons), France (X tons), South Korea (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Poland (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the meat and poultry imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Philippines (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), South Korea (X%), the United States (X%), Mexico (X%), Poland (X%), Japan (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The UK, France, Italy and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. China (X p.p.) and the Philippines (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported meat and poultry worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

In China, meat and poultry imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average meat and poultry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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