This statistic shows the per capita consumption of poultry meat in the United States from 2010 to 2024, with an estimated figure for 2025, by type. The consumption of broiler meat in the U.S. amounted to ***** pounds per capita in 2024, and is forecast to increase slightly to *** pounds by 2025.

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.

The timeline shows the per capita consumption of poultry in the United States from 2017 to 2023 and provides the projection until 2034. The consumption of poultry in the U.S. reached approximately *** pounds per capita in 2023. Consumption of poultry is expected to slowly increase, ending at ***** pounds per capita by 2034.

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United States Long Term Projections: Per Capita Meat Consumption: Other Chicken data was reported at 1.491 lb in 2034. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.498 lb for 2033. United States Long Term Projections: Per Capita Meat Consumption: Other Chicken data is updated yearly, averaging 1.512 lb from Dec 2022 (Median) to 2034, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.700 lb in 2022 and a record low of 1.491 lb in 2034. United States Long Term Projections: Per Capita Meat Consumption: Other Chicken 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.

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In 2025, it was estimated that Brazil was the largest consumer of chicken meat in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a consumption volume of 10.105 million metric tons. Ranking second and third were Mexico and Argentina, with 5.07 million and 2.37 million metric tons, respectively.

In 2033, poultry meat per capita consumption in Peru is expected to amount to approximately ***** kilograms per person, the highest of all countries displayed. It is expected that Brazil's meat consumption will reach ***** kilograms per person.

Daily chicken consumption varies greatly depending on factors such as cultural practices, dietary preferences, and health considerations. Chicken is one of the most widely consumed meats globally, with countries like the United States, European countries, and Asian countries all having significant chicken consumption. However, daily chicken consumption can also vary based on individual dietary choices and specific cultural variations. Overall, chicken is a popular and versatile meat that is consistently par

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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.

United States Long Term Projections: Per Capita Meat Consumption: Total Poultry data was reported at 126.649 lb in 2034. This records an increase from the previous number of 125.827 lb for 2033. United States Long Term Projections: Per Capita Meat Consumption: Total Poultry data is updated yearly, averaging 122.073 lb from Dec 2022 (Median) to 2034, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 126.649 lb in 2034 and a record low of 115.200 lb in 2022. United States Long Term Projections: Per Capita Meat Consumption: Total 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.

Analysis of the US fresh whole chicken market from 2024-2035, forecasting volume growth to 4M tons and value to $7.1B, with insights on consumption, production, and trade dynamics.

Learn about the projected growth of the chicken meat market in the United States over the next decade, driven by increasing demand. Market performance is expected to slow down, with a projected CAGR of +0.3% by 2035.

The timeline shows the per capita consumption of chicken in the United States from 2000 to 2009. The U.S. per capita consumption of chicken amounted to ** pounds in 2009.

In 2018, over nine billion chickens were slaughtered in the United States. As the demand for chickens increases, so too have concerns regarding the welfare of the chickens in these systems and the damage such practices cause to the surrounding ecosystems. To address welfare concerns, there is large-scale interest in raising chickens on pasture and switching to slower-growing, higher-welfare breeds as soon as 2024. We created a box model of US chicken demographics to characterize aggregate broiler chicken welfare and land use consequences at the country scale for US shifts to slower-growing chickens, housing with outdoor access, and pasture management. The US produces roughly 20 million metric tons of chicken meat annually. Maintaining this level of consumption entirely with a slower-growing breed would require a 44.6%–86.8% larger population of chickens and a 19.2% – 27.2% higher annual slaughter rate, relative to the current demographics of primarily “Ross 308” chickens that are slaugh...

This product provides information on the per capita consumption of meats (beef, veal, mutton/lamb, pork and poultry) in Canada and United States for a thirty-year period. Trend of Beef and Poultry consumption comparison is included.

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