In 2024, the most consumed type of meat in the United States was broiler chicken, at about 102.1 pounds per capita. This figure is expected to increase to around 110.4 pounds per capita by 2034. Chickens in the United States To accommodate the growing demand for chicken among American consumers, there is a rapidly expanding chicken industry in the United States. The overall value of all chickens in America was over 1.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2019. In that same year, an individual chicken in the United States was worth 3.32 U.S. dollars. Meat consumption in the United States On average, Americans purchase fresh meat about 27 times per year, compared to only 4.3 times for fresh seafood. A 2018 survey found that nearly half of Americans eat chicken a couple times a week but not every day, while only 9 percent ate chicken on a daily basis. Ready-to-eat meat/poultry is also very popular among consumers in the United States, with about 40 percent of Americans eating ready-to-eat meat at least once a week as of 2017.

In 2023, around 140 million tons of poultry meat were consumed worldwide, making it the most consumed type of meat globally. Pork was the second most consumed meat worldwide, followed by beef and veal. Leading consumers The per capita consumption of meat is forecast to grow in every part of the world by 2031. OECD countries had the highest per capita consumption of meat from 2019 to 2021, at 69.5 kilograms of retail weight per person. The world average per capita consumption is only about 34.1 kilograms. Shift towards meat substitutes Meat production is a significant greenhouse gas emitter and beef specifically emits more greenhouse gases than any other food product. Because of this and other climate change threats caused by meat production, such as deforestation, meat alternatives have been on the rise. It is projected that by 2040, 25 percent of all “meat” consumed will be vegan meat alternatives and only 40 percent of consumption will be from traditionally produced meat.

The per capita consumption of meat was highest in North America, at roughly 78.5 kilos per person in the period between 2021 and 2023. By comparison, the average person living in Africa consumed about 9.7 kilos per year during that period.

Per capita meat consumption represents the total retail weight of red meat and poultry meat consumed by the average American in one year. Data is sourced from the US Department of Agriculture.

Meat consumption in France has evolved between 1970 and 2023. The per capita consumption of pig meat amounted to 30.5 kilograms in 2023 and the consumption of poultry meat to 28.9 kg, out of a total of 83.3 kilograms of meat.   What kind of meat are French people eating? Peak meat consumption per capita occurred in 1998. More broadly, the 1986-2002 period is when the French consumed the most meat, with a minimum consumption, on average, of 90 kilograms per inhabitant per year. Since the beginning of the 2000s, overall meat consumption has been decreasing in French households. The French are turning more and more to poultry, to the detriment of pork and beef.

The average volume per capita in the 'Meat' segment of the food market in Nordics was forecast to continuously increase between 2025 and 2030 by in total 5.5 kilograms (+10.94 percent). After the eleventh consecutive increasing year, the average volume per capita is estimated to reach 55.77 kilograms and therefore a new peak in 2030. Notably, the average volume per capita of the 'Meat' segment of the food market was continuously increasing over the past years.Find further information concerning the average volume per capita in the 'Fruits & Nuts' segment of the food market in Uruguay and the average volume per capita in the 'Dairy Products & Eggs' segment of the food market in Finland. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

Over the years the meat consumption in Romania increased for all types except beef. In 2023 the consumption reached new peaks, annual pork meat consumption amounted to 38.4 kilograms per capita, while poultry meat followed with an average annual consumption of 29 kilograms per person.

United States Long Term Projections: Per Capita Meat Consumption: Red Meat & Poultry data was reported at 236.599 lb in 2034. This records an increase from the previous number of 235.694 lb for 2033. United States Long Term Projections: Per Capita Meat Consumption: Red Meat & Poultry data is updated yearly, averaging 229.515 lb from Dec 2022 (Median) to 2034, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 236.599 lb in 2034 and a record low of 225.400 lb in 2023. United States Long Term Projections: Per Capita Meat Consumption: Red Meat & Poultry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Department of Agriculture. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RI016: Agricultural Projections: Meat Consumption.

China Consumption of Food per Capita: Product of Meat: Beef data was reported at 1.867 kg in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.784 kg for 2016. China Consumption of Food per Capita: Product of Meat: Beef data is updated yearly, averaging 1.648 kg from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2017, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.867 kg in 2017 and a record low of 1.513 kg in 2013. China Consumption of Food per Capita: Product of Meat: Beef data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table CN.HD: Consumption of Food per Capita.

The United Kingdom has experienced a shift in meat consumption since 2007. Beef, veal, pork, and sheep meat were down in consumption as of 2022. Poultry consumption grew between 2007 and 2022 but will likely stagnate close to the current levels of 30.5 kilograms per person.

Meat Consumption per Capita: VR: Republic of Bashkortostan data was reported at 81.000 kg in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 80.000 kg for 2021. Meat Consumption per Capita: VR: Republic of Bashkortostan data is updated yearly, averaging 72.000 kg from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2022, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.000 kg in 2022 and a record low of 55.000 kg in 2000. Meat Consumption per Capita: VR: Republic of Bashkortostan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table RU.HB006: Household Food Consumption per Capita: Meat.

Meat Consumption per Capita: FE: Magadan Region data was reported at 83.000 kg in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 82.000 kg for 2021. Meat Consumption per Capita: FE: Magadan Region data is updated yearly, averaging 73.000 kg from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2022, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 100.000 kg in 1990 and a record low of 45.000 kg in 1999. Meat Consumption per Capita: FE: Magadan Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table RU.HB006: Household Food Consumption per Capita: Meat.

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In 2022, the average monthly consumption of meat per capita in Vietnam reached 2.6 kilograms. In recent years, the volume of meat consumed per person in the country had been increasing gradually year on year.

Overview
The September edition of Agricultural commodities contains ABARES latest outlook for Australia's key agricultural commodities in 2017-18, which updates the outlook released in June 2017. NOTE: Revision published 20th September 2017.

Key Issues Commodity forecasts

• The gross value of farm production is expected to decrease in 2017-18, reflecting an expected return to average seasonal yields following record production in 2016-17. • The value of farm exports in 2017-18 is expected to decline from 2016-17. Forecast higher export earnings for livestock and livestock products are not expected to offset the forecast fall in export earnings for crops.

Economic assumptions underlying this set of commodity forecasts

In preparing this set of agricultural commodity forecasts: • World economic growth is assumed to be 3.4 per cent in 2017 and 3.5 per cent in 2018. • Economic growth in Australia is assumed to average 2.8 per cent in 2017-18. • The Australian dollar is assumed to average US77 cents in 2017-18, higher than the average of US75 cents in 2016-17.

Articles and boxes on agricultural issues
Recent trends in Australian meat consumption
• Domestic consumers are the largest market for Australia's beef cattle, sheep, chicken and pig producers. The Australian market has changed markedly in the 30 years to 2016-17, with per person expenditure on meat declining despite an increase in per person consumption, particularly of chicken meat. • Meat consumption in Australia is forecast to average 108.5 kilograms per person in 2017-18, relatively unchanged from the 10 year average to 2016-17.

Seasonal conditions in Australia
• Following a drier than average start to winter 2017, late season rainfall has increased soil moisture levels, improved prospects for winter crops and benefited pasture growth in southern Australia. • It is likely that this rainfall has arrived too late to benefit winter crop production in northern New South Wales, southern Queensland and northern Western Australia. • The climate outlook for spring 2017 indicates that there is a roughly equal chance of above or below median rainfall for most of Australia

Wheat quality explained
• Wheat quality is measured by many parameters, including grain hardness, protein content, grain condition and milling characteristics. Quality attributes vary by wheat variety, and are affected by seasonal conditions during crop development, and harvest and post-harvest treatment.

Changes to Australia's wool production by micron
• Historically the bulk of Australia's wool clip was mid-range fine wool (in the 19.6 to 24.5 micron range). However, changes in export demand have resulted in bi-modal production. • Increased export demand for apparel wool has resulted in a higher proportion of superfine wool (less than 19.6 microns) as a percentage of the total wool clip. Increased demand for sheep meat has also resulted in a greater proportion of coarse wool (greater than 24.5 microns).

Changes in Australian production data for 2015-16 onwards
• In the 2015-16 Agricultural Census the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) raised the estimated value of agricultural operations (EVAO) used as the cut-off for the survey. The increased threshold will be applied to all subsequent Rural Environment and Agricultural Commodity Surveys, undertaken by the ABS. • The threshold for inclusion has increased from an EVAO of $5,000 to $40,000. This change reduces the number of agricultural businesses surveyed and therefore lowers estimates of agricultural land area, crop production and livestock numbers. • ABARES has incorporated the ABS figures in this edition of Agricultural commodities and will make all future agricultural forecasts on the basis of the higher cut-off.

Understanding ABARES agricultural forecasts
• ABARES price forecasting performance over 2016-17 is reviewed and some reasons why forecasts can differ from actual outcomes are discussed.

Meat Consumption per Capita: FE: Jewish Autonomous Region data was reported at 55.000 kg in 2022. This stayed constant from the previous number of 55.000 kg for 2021. Meat Consumption per Capita: FE: Jewish Autonomous Region data is updated yearly, averaging 49.500 kg from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2022, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.000 kg in 2022 and a record low of 27.000 kg in 2000. Meat Consumption per Capita: FE: Jewish Autonomous Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table RU.HB006: Household Food Consumption per Capita: Meat.

Indonesia Average Weekly Consumption per Capita: Meat: Fresh Meat: Broiler Meat data was reported at 0.107 kg in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.109 kg for 2017. Indonesia Average Weekly Consumption per Capita: Meat: Fresh Meat: Broiler Meat data is updated yearly, averaging 0.067 kg from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2018, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.109 kg in 2017 and a record low of 0.048 kg in 2006. Indonesia Average Weekly Consumption per Capita: Meat: Fresh Meat: Broiler Meat data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Domestic Trade and Household Survey – Table ID.HC007: Average Weekly Consumption per Capita.

The average volume per capita in the 'Meat Substitutes' segment of the food market in the United States was forecast to remain on a similar level in 2029 as compared to 2024 with 0.23 kilograms. According to this forecast, the average volume per capita will stay nearly the same over the forecast period. Find other key market indicators concerning the sales volume change and revenue growth. The Statista Market Insights cover a broad range of additional markets.

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