Northern America: Fresh Whole Chicken Market 2024

Fresh Whole Chicken Market Size in Northern America

The North American fresh whole chicken market reached $X in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Fresh Whole Chicken Production in Northern America

In value terms, fresh whole chicken production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 15%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The United States (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of fresh whole chicken production, comprising approx. 86% of total volume. Moreover, fresh whole chicken production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the United States stood at +5.6%.

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Fresh Whole Chicken Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled whole chickens decreased by -30.4% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken exports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) was the major exporter of fresh or chilled whole chickens, achieving 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), comprising a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to fresh whole chicken exports from the United States stood at -7.5%. At the same time, Canada (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +2.3% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Canada increased by +11 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Canada, with a CAGR of +2.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 49% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.2%).

Fresh Whole Chicken Imports

Imports in Northern America

Fresh whole chicken imports shrank significantly to X tons in 2021, which is down by -22.9% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh whole chicken imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a noticeable setback. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States was the largest importer of fresh or chilled whole chickens in Northern America, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 67% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), generating a 29% share of total imports. Bermuda (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to fresh whole chicken imports into the United States stood at +1.6%. At the same time, Bermuda (+19.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bermuda emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +19.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Canada (-14.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United States and Bermuda increased by +34 and +2.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fresh or chilled whole chickens in Northern America, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 5.8% share of total imports.

In the United States, fresh whole chicken imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (-22.4% per year) and Bermuda (+28.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, surging by 70% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bermuda (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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