U.S. - Meat And Poultry - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Meat and Poultry Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
- Meat and Poultry Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Meat and Poultry Exports in the United States
- Meat and Poultry Imports in the United States
Meat and Poultry Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average meat and poultry export price amounted to $3,040 per ton, increasing by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($7,142 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cuba ($1,066 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 China (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Meat and Poultry Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
The average meat and poultry import price stood at $6,295 per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($9,203 per ton), while the price for Chile ($4,607 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Meat and Poultry Exports in the United States
In 2022, shipments abroad of meat and poultry decreased by -1.5% to 6.9M tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 7.1M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, meat and poultry exports expanded notably to $21.1B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +9.8% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| Export of Meat and Poultry in the United States (Billion USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 0.9 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 58.7% |
| Mexico | 2.7 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 9.0% |
| South Korea | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 11.6% |
| Japan | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 8.4% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 7.7% |
| Philippines | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 26.0% |
| Colombia | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 10.1% |
| Dominican Republic | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 26.0% |
| Cuba | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 14.5% |
| Guatemala | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 14.5% |
| Angola | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0% |
| Others | 3.5 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | -4.0% |
| Total | 15.9 | 16.4 | 19.9 | 21.1 | 9.9% |
Top Export Markets for Meat and Poultry from the United States in 2022:
- Mexico (1668.4K tons)
- China (1032.9K tons)
- Japan (550.1K tons)
- South Korea (453.4K tons)
- Canada (308.2K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (303.2K tons)
- Cuba (277.1K tons)
- Philippines (216.4K tons)
- Angola (180.4K tons)
- Colombia (162.1K tons)
- Guatemala (147.1K tons)
- Vietnam (130.1K tons)
- Dominican Republic (126.0K tons)
Meat and Poultry Imports in the United States
For the fourth year in a row, the United States recorded growth in supplies from abroad of meat and poultry, which increased by 6.6% to 1.9M tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, meat and poultry imports totaled $11.7B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +43.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Meat and Poultry in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 2,382 | 2,424 | 3,455 | 3,674 | 15.5% |
| Australia | 2,329 | 2,230 | 2,203 | 2,379 | 0.7% |
| Mexico | 1,311 | 1,488 | 1,968 | 1,896 | 13.1% |
| New Zealand | 990 | 1,135 | 1,295 | 1,292 | 9.3% |
| Brazil | 28.3 | 127 | 364 | 639 | 182.6% |
| Chile | 142 | 168 | 272 | 437 | 45.5% |
| Nicaragua | 294 | 309 | 361 | 341 | 5.1% |
| Uruguay | 192 | 247 | 231 | 272 | 12.3% |
| Denmark | 76.5 | 81.8 | 139 | 174 | 31.5% |
| Poland | 135 | 67.2 | 90.5 | 76.5 | -17.2% |
| Others | 274 | 374 | 501 | 510 | 23.0% |
| Total | 8,153 | 8,650 | 10,878 | 11,690 | 12.8% |
Top Suppliers of Meat and Poultry to the United States in 2022:
- Canada (700.3K tons)
- Mexico (287.8K tons)
- Australia (258.5K tons)
- New Zealand (159.2K tons)
- Brazil (129.0K tons)
- Chile (94.8K tons)
- Nicaragua (57.0K tons)
- Denmark (36.9K tons)
- Uruguay (36.2K tons)
- Poland (19.6K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the meat and poultry 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 1089 - Meat of pigeons and other birds nes
- FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
- FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
- FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
- FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
- FCL 1058 - Chicken meat
- FCL 1069 - Duck meat
- FCL 1017 - Goat meat
- FCL 1073 - Goose 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
- FCL 1080 - Turkey meat
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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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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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