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U.S. - Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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U.S. - Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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U.S. Meat Price in Averages $5,049 per Ton

U.S. Meat Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the meat price amounted to $5,049 per ton (FOB, US), waning by -3.8% against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 an increase of 2.6% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $5,362 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($10.9 per kg), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($2,717 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Meat Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was goat meat ($9,022 per ton), while the average price for exports of rabbit or hare meat ($1,291 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: horse, mule and donkey meat (+2.3%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

U.S. Meat Exports

Meat exports from the United States contracted to 242K tons in September 2022, waning by -7.6% on August 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 13% against the previous month. The exports peaked at 270K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat exports shrank to $1.2B (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 16% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 1.4M tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

U.S. Meat Exports by Type

Pork (152K tons), beef (cattle meat) (89K tons) and lamb and sheep meat (291 tons) were the main products of meat exports from the United States, with a combined 100% share of total exports. These products were followed by meat of camels and other animals, rabbit or hare meat and goat meat, which together accounted for a further 0.1%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in goat meat (with a CAGR of +18.9%), while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the most traded types of meat in the United States were beef (cattle meat) ($764M), pork ($453M) and lamb and sheep meat ($1.5M), with a combined 100% share of total exports. These products were followed by meat of camels and other animals, rabbit or hare meat and goat meat, which together accounted for a further 0.1%.

In terms of the main product categories, goat meat, with a CAGR of +12.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Meat Exports by Country

Mexico (74K tons), Japan (44K tons) and China (34K tons) were the main destinations of meat exports from the United States, with a combined 63% share of total exports. South Korea, Canada, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Colombia (with a CAGR of +3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($236M), South Korea ($225M) and Mexico ($212M) appeared to be the largest markets for meat exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 55% share of total exports. China, Canada, Taiwan (Chinese), the Dominican Republic and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Colombia, with a CAGR of +4.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the meat 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:
• FCL 1108 - Meat of asses
• FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
• FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
• FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
• FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
• FCL 1017 - Goat meat
• FCL 1097 - Horse meat
• FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
• FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
• FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
• FCL 1035 - Pig meat
• FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat
• FCL 977 - Meat of sheep
Country coverage:

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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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
2. How to load your idle production capacity
3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
4. How to increase your profit margins
5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
7. How to outsource production to other countries
8. How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
5.4
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.5
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

7.1
PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries

8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports

9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2007-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2007-2022
Figure 8:
Market Forecast To 2030
Figure 9:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 10:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 14:
Yield And Growth
Figure 15:
Exports And Growth
Figure 16:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 17:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 18:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 19:
Imports And Growth
Figure 20:
Import Prices
Figure 21:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Yield, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 28:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 34:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 35:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 36:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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