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 **** 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 *** million U.S. dollars of sales. The leading brands respectively that year were Perdue, Tyson, and Just Bare. With over ** 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 ** million Americans had consumed fried nuggets, while about ** million had tenders and/or fingers.

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.

All whole or half boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Includes organic, non-organic, fresh, and frozen, as well as other descriptive claims."

Poultry traded flat at 7.28 BRL/Kgs on July 17, 2025. Over the past month, Poultry's price has fallen 2.02%, and is down 0.82% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Poultry - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

This statistic depicts the average price of organic chicken in the United States as of April 2022, by category. In that year, the U.S. price for one pound of organic chicken drumsticks amounted to 3.02 U.S. dollars.

Interactive monthly chart and 45 years of historical data from 1980 to 2025.

All bone-in legs and drumsticks. Includes organic, non-organic, fresh, and frozen, as well as other descriptive claims."

This timeline depicts the retail price of chicken legs (bone-in) in the United States from 1995 to 2024. In 2024, the price for one pound of chicken legs amounted to **** U.S. dollars.

Interactive monthly chart and 19 years of historical data from 2006 to 2025.

U.S. Chicken Prices: 45 years of historical data from 1980 to 2025.

In June 2022, the chicken meat price per ton amounted to $1,507 per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous month.

All whole or half boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Includes organic, non-organic, fresh, and frozen, as well as other descriptive claims."

All whole or half boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Includes organic, non-organic, fresh, and frozen, as well as other descriptive claims."

In August 2022, the chicken meat price per ton amounted to $1,471, remaining constant against the previous month.

United States - Average Price: Chicken Breast, Boneless (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in U.S. City Average was 4.21600 Index in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Average Price: Chicken Breast, Boneless (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in U.S. City Average reached a record high of 4.74600 in September of 2022 and a record low of 2.89600 in September of 2018. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Average Price: Chicken Breast, Boneless (Cost per Pound/453.6 Grams) in U.S. City Average - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

The U.S. chicken meat market rose markedly to $21.3B in 2024, picking up by 11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

United States Long Term Projections: Young Chicken: Prices: Broilers, National Composite data was reported at 145.360 0.01 USD/lb in 2034. This records an increase from the previous number of 143.125 0.01 USD/lb for 2033. United States Long Term Projections: Young Chicken: Prices: Broilers, National Composite data is updated yearly, averaging 138.795 0.01 USD/lb from Dec 2022 (Median) to 2034, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 145.360 0.01 USD/lb in 2034 and a record low of 124.380 0.01 USD/lb in 2023. United States Long Term Projections: Young Chicken: Prices: Broilers, National Composite 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.RI045: Agricultural Projections: Young Chicken.

In 2024, the retail price for a dozen eggs in the United States was **** U.S. dollars. Egg prices in the United States peaked in this year. Previously, the highest average price was in 2015, when a dozen eggs cost **** U.S. dollars on average. U.S. egg production The United States was one of the leading producers of eggs in the world in 2021, ranking fourth behind China, India, and Indonesia. In that year, approximately ***** billion eggs were produced in the United States. There are two main categories that farm chickens fall into: broiler chickens and laying hens. The first are raised for meat and the second are raised for laying eggs. The U.S. state with the most laying hens is Iowa, with about **** million in 2022. Some of the other top egg-producing states include Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Egg retail in the United States Perhaps because eggs are uniform in taste and appearance, and most consumers cannot tell one brand of chicken egg apart from another, private label eggs have the highest sales among fresh egg brands in the United States. Eggland’s Best is the leading name brand of fresh eggs in the United States, with sales of ****** million U.S. dollars in 2023. The amount that U.S. consumer units spend on eggs varies from region to region. In 2021, consumers in the Western United States spent an average of about *** U.S. dollars on eggs over the course of the year. The Midwestern United States had the lowest average expenditure on eggs in that year.

U.S. Chicken Market size was valued at USD 44,597.27 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 58,997.22 Million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6.64% from 2024 to 2031.

U.S. Chicken Market Overview

The U.S. Chicken Market is evolving rapidly, with several emerging trends shaping its growth trajectory. One of the leading trends is the rise in demand for convenience-driven food products. As consumers lead busier lifestyles, they are looking for quick and simple meal solutions, which has boosted the market for ready-to-cook or pre-cooked chicken products. Additionally, health and wellness trends are significantly influencing the market. Consumers are increasingly opting for chicken as a lean protein source, aligning with modern dietary preferences for nutritious and wholesome food. Another trend is the growing popularity of specialty chicken products, such as organic, antibiotic-free, and free-range options, driven by health-conscious consumers who prioritize ethically produced food.