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Chicken Industry

The chicken industry is a major component of the global agricultural economy, providing a significant source of food and livelihood for millions of people worldwide. It encompasses various aspects of the production, processing, and distribution of chicken products, including poultry farming, hatcheries, slaughterhouses, and meat processing plants.

Poultry farming, particularly chicken farming, involves the rearing of domesticated birds for their meat and eggs. Chickens are bred and raised on farms, often in large-scale operations, to meet the ever-increasing demand for poultry products. These birds are typically housed in controlled environments that provide optimal conditions for growth and productivity. Specialized breeds have been developed over the years that are highly efficient in converting feed into meat, making chicken one of the most cost-effective sources of animal protein.

The chicken industry operates on both industrial and small-scale levels. Industrial-scale poultry production involves large-scale farming operations that often utilize intensive farming methods. These methods usually include confined housing systems, where chickens are raised in large numbers in climate-controlled facilities. These facilities are designed to maximize production efficiency, optimize feed conversion, and minimize disease outbreaks.

Small-scale chicken farming, on the other hand, is more common in rural areas and involves a less intensive approach. Small-scale farmers may raise chickens in backyard pens or free-range systems, allowing the birds to roam and find some of their own food. This type of farming often serves local or regional markets and plays a significant role in providing livelihood opportunities for rural communities.

The chicken industry also includes hatcheries, which are responsible for hatching fertile eggs and supplying day-old chicks to farmers. Hatcheries use modern techniques to ensure high hatchability rates and genetic quality in the chicks produced. They play a vital role in maintaining the genetic diversity of chicken breeds and supporting the overall industry's growth.

Once the chickens reach market weight, they are transported to slaughterhouses or processing plants, where they are processed into various products for consumer consumption. This involves activities such as slaughtering, evisceration, and packaging. The processed chicken products then enter the distribution and retail sectors, reaching consumers through supermarkets, restaurants, and other food outlets.

The chicken industry has faced various challenges over the years, including disease outbreaks, environmental concerns, and animal welfare issues. Diseases such as avian influenza can have a significant impact on poultry production, leading to loss of birds and disruptions in the supply chain. The industry has implemented strict biosecurity measures to prevent and control disease outbreaks, ensuring the safety of both birds and consumers.

Environmental sustainability has also become a growing concern in the chicken industry. Efforts are being made to reduce the environmental impact of poultry farming, such as optimizing feed formulations, improving waste management systems, and adopting more sustainable production practices. Additionally, there is an increasing focus on animal welfare, with industry-wide initiatives aiming to improve the living conditions and handling of chickens throughout their life cycle.

In conclusion, the chicken industry plays a vital role in providing a sustainable source of protein to meet the global demand for poultry products. It encompasses various stages, from farming and hatcheries to processing and distribution. The industry operates on both large-scale and small-scale levels, with different approaches to meet market demands. Despite challenges, the industry continues to evolve, embracing technology and implementing sustainable practices to ensure the production of safe, affordable, and high-quality chicken products.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global poultry market. 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 1058 - Chicken meat
FCL 1059 - Offals and liver of chickens
FCL 1069 - Duck meat
FCL 1073 - Goose meat
FCL 1074 - Offals and liver of geese
FCL 1075 - Offals and liver of ducks
FCL 1080 - Turkey meat
FCL 1081 - Offals and liver of turkey

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Tyson Foods, Cargill Meat Solutions, Sysco Corp., Pilgrim's., Hormel, Perdue Farms, OSI Group, Koch Foods, Wayne Farms Jobs, Mountaire Farms Jobs, New Hope Liuhe, Wen's Food Group, Doyoo Group, Sunner Development Co, Ltd., Japfa Ltd., OSI China, Jiangsu Lihua Animal Husbandry, DaChan Food (asia) Ltd., Huaying Agricultural Development Co. Ltd., Fengxiang Group, WH Group, Yisheng Livestock & Poultry Breeding Co., Tyson China, Quingdao Nine-Alliance Group, COFCO Meat Suqian (CP Foods), Shanxi Suhai Group Ltd., Yongda Food Industry, Zhecheng Waimao Co. Ltd., LDC, Plukon Food Group, PHW Group, AIA, 2 Sisters Food Group

Reasons to buy this report:

Take advantage of the latest data
Find deeper insights into current market developments
Discover vital success factors affecting the market

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:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
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. 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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
3. PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Producing Animals, By Country, 2012-2023
7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Yield And Growth
12. Exports And Growth
13. Export Prices And Growth
14. Market Size And Growth
15. Per Capita Consumption
16. Imports And Growth
17. Import Prices
18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
20. Producing Animals, 2012–2023
21. Yield, 2012–2023
22. Production, By Country, 2023
23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
24. Producing Animals, By Country, 2023
25. Producing Animals, By Country, 2012-2023
26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
38. Export Prices, 2012–2023