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All whole or half boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Includes organic, non-organic, fresh, and frozen, as well as other descriptive claims."
In 2024, the price for one pound of boneless chicken breast in the United States amounted to 4.1 U.S. dollars. Until 2022, the retail price had remained between three and three and a half U.S. dollars per pound in the country. U.S. chicken production In 2019, the United States produced almost 44 billion pounds of chicken . The production volume has been increasing almost every single year since 2009, when production stood at roughly 36 billion pounds. The volume of turkey produced, on the other hand, has slowly been decreasing in the United States. U.S. turkey production reached about 5.98 billion pounds in 2016, and has since decrease to about 5.74 billion pounds. Farm fowl worldwide In order to keep up with poultry demand, the global number of chickens has increased significantly over the past few decades. In 2021, there were over 25 billion chickens across the globe. The amount has almost tripled since 1990.
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Whole, fresh, boiler/fryer chickens. Includes organic, non-organic as well as other descriptive claims."
In the United States, the price for a pound of fresh whole chicken cost consumers an average of 2.06 U.S. dollars in 2024, which constituted the highest price of fresh chicken during the time period under consideration. Frozen chicken Frozen chicken and frozen chicken substitutes are commonly consumed in the United States: in 2023, private labels dominated the frozen chicken and chicken substitute market, generating over 322 million U.S. dollars of sales. The leading brands respectively that year were Perdue, Tyson, and Just Bare. With over 87 million U.S. consumers in 2020, Tyson was also the country’s leading brand for frozen fried chicken. Frozen fried chicken A specific type of frozen chicken, which was consumed by about half the U.S. population in 2020, was fried chicken. Chicken nuggets, as well as tenders and fingers, were among the favorite fried chicken varieties that same year. Just over 73 million Americans had consumed fried nuggets, while about 66 million had tenders and/or fingers.
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Learn about the factors that affect the price of organic free range chicken, including location, brand, and cut of meat. Discover the average price per pound and find out how different cuts impact the cost. Find tips for finding affordable options and saving money when buying organic chicken.
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Serbia Average Retail Price: Fresh Meat: Chicken data was reported at 265.280 RSD/kg in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 254.820 RSD/kg for 2015. Serbia Average Retail Price: Fresh Meat: Chicken data is updated yearly, averaging 171.290 RSD/kg from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2016, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 309.270 RSD/kg in 2013 and a record low of 15.540 RSD/kg in 1996. Serbia Average Retail Price: Fresh Meat: Chicken data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Serbia – Table RS.P001: Average Retail Prices.
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All bone-in legs and drumsticks. Includes organic, non-organic, fresh, and frozen, as well as other descriptive claims."
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Indonesia Average Wholesale Price: Chicken Meat data was reported at 30,250.000 IDR/kg in 16 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 30,250.000 IDR/kg for 15 May 2025. Indonesia Average Wholesale Price: Chicken Meat data is updated daily, averaging 28,550.000 IDR/kg from Jun 2017 (Median) to 16 May 2025, with 2008 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34,400.000 IDR/kg in 30 Jun 2023 and a record low of 16,150.000 IDR/kg in 14 Jun 2017. Indonesia Average Wholesale Price: Chicken Meat data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank Indonesia. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Prices – Table ID.PC008: Average Wholesale Price: By Regions: Chicken Meat.
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Chicken thighs are a popular cut of poultry known for their tender and juicy meat. Find out the average price of bone-in chicken thighs per pound in the United States, and learn about the factors that influence their pricing, such as location, quality, and seasonality.
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Chicken thighs are a popular and affordable cut of meat known for their juicy and flavorful meat. This article discusses the factors that can affect the cost per pound of chicken thighs, including the type of chicken, where it is purchased, and any additional options such as organic or free-range. It also explores different packaging options, where to purchase them, and how market conditions can impact the price. Despite the variation in cost, chicken thighs offer a versatile and delicious protein source th
The retail price of a whole chicken reached 6.09 Canadian dollars per kilogram in Canada in September 2024. During March 2024, the highest amount was recorded during the time period under consideration. The price of chicken had remained relatively constant over the past few years, staying between five and seven dollars per kilogram. Fluctuations in the Canadian chicken market Despite chicken prices remaining relatively stable, household expenditure on the white meat has varied recently, with average annual spending hitting a six-year low in 2017 at 230 Canadian dollars. Regardless of a decrease in household spending, chicken production reached an all-time high in 2022, with around 1.34 million metric tons of chicken produced in Canada. However, the volume of chicken exported from Canada has not increased in line with this increase in production. This suggests that Canadians are purchasing and consuming more chicken, yet they are purchasing cheaper cuts or varieties as expenditure is declining. Opinions on chicken consumption Males aged over 55 are the most likely demographic to actively include chicken in their diet, whilst females aged between 18 and 34 are most likely to avoid eating chicken. Females from this age group are also most likely to see eating less meat as a protein source as a positive choice.
The retail price of 100% ground beef in the United States has risen significantly in the last two decades. In 2024, a pound of ground beef cost **** U.S. dollars, up from **** U.S. dollars in 2008. Cattle and beef production in the U.S. In 2022, there were almost ** million beef cows in the United States. Compared to sheep, pigs, and chickens, cows are very expensive to raise and require much more water, feed, and land per calorie generated. Though beef production fluctuates from year to year, there has been a positive trend in beef production in the last several years in the United States. U.S. beef market In terms of retail sales, beef is the leading type of fresh meat in the United States. On average, beef generates about *********** U.S. dollars in sales per store per week, compared to approximately *********** dollars for chicken, and less than ************* dollars for pork. As of 2021, per capita consumption of beef in the United States amounted to about ** pounds per year.
Production techniques in cultivated meat have evolved significantly in the past decade. In 2013, Dutch scientist Mark Post unveiled a lab-grown burger patty for which the production costs were ******* euros. Since then, cultivated meat startups were founded across the globe, which debuted new production techniques that decreased the costs significantly. In 2021, Future Meat Technologies announced it produced a four oz chicken breast at a cost of **** U.S. dollars.
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Learn about the factors that influence the cost of chicken per pound, from type of chicken to market conditions. Find out how prices vary based on location, cut of meat, and time of year.
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Russia Average Consumer Price: Chicken Meat incl. Broiler Domestic: 1st Grade data was reported at 131.000 RUB/kg in 26 Jun 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 131.300 RUB/kg for 19 Jun 2017. Russia Average Consumer Price: Chicken Meat incl. Broiler Domestic: 1st Grade data is updated daily, averaging 114.050 RUB/kg from Oct 2004 (Median) to 26 Jun 2017, with 373 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 301.400 RUB/kg in 02 Mar 2015 and a record low of 67.660 RUB/kg in 01 Jan 2005. Russia Average Consumer Price: Chicken Meat incl. Broiler Domestic: 1st Grade data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Specialized Center of Accounting in the Agricultural Sector. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table RU.RIJ005: Average Consumer Price for Food Products.
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Algeria Average Price of Product: Meat: Chicken: Whole data was reported at 458.750 DZD/kg in Mar 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 451.100 DZD/kg for Feb 2023. Algeria Average Price of Product: Meat: Chicken: Whole data is updated monthly, averaging 278.070 DZD/kg from Dec 2003 (Median) to Mar 2023, with 232 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 488.660 DZD/kg in Oct 2021 and a record low of 116.050 DZD/kg in Feb 2006. Algeria Average Price of Product: Meat: Chicken: Whole data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Office of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Algeria – Table DZ.P001: Average Price of Food Products.
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Organic chicken per pound refers to the price of chicken meat that has been produced in accordance with organic farming standards. Learn about the factors that affect the price, including location, cut of meat, and retailer. Discover why organic chicken is generally more expensive and why consumers choose it for animal welfare, sustainability, and the absence of synthetic chemicals.
As of 2024, beef was the most expensive animal protein type with an avaerage price of 6.68 U.S. dollars per pound. Pork and Chicken were nearly half the price per pound at 3.15 U.S. dollars per pound and 3.09 U.S. dollars per pound, respectively.
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.
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Australia Retail Price: Meat: Chicken data was reported at 541.362 0.01 AUD/kg in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 539.243 0.01 AUD/kg for Jun 2018. Australia Retail Price: Meat: Chicken data is updated quarterly, averaging 540.810 0.01 AUD/kg from Mar 2004 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 59 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 560.431 0.01 AUD/kg in Mar 2015 and a record low of 484.124 0.01 AUD/kg in Dec 2006. Australia Retail Price: Meat: Chicken data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.P002: Agricultural Commodity Prices.
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