Poultry Market Report 2025

The poultry market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $384.95 billion in 2024 to $410.98 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, rise in consumption of meat, low interest rates, increased awareness about the health benefits, and rise in disposable income.

The poultry market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $532.3 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in consumption of protein, increasing government support, rapid urbanization and increasing population. Major trends in the forecast period include technology advancements, organic poultry, camera-based weighing systems, use of artificial intelligence, increasing investments and strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

The growth of poultry manufacturing is supported by the stable economic growth anticipated in many developed and developing countries. For example, in April 2024, the International Monetary Fund, a US-based financial organization, projected that the global economy will maintain a growth rate of 3.2% in 2024 and 2025, consistent with the pace observed in 2023. Recovering commodity prices, following a significant decline in the past, are also expected to contribute to market growth. Developed economies are anticipated to experience stable growth during the forecast period, while emerging markets are expected to grow slightly faster than their developed counterparts. This stable economic environment is likely to boost investments in the end-user poultry market, thereby driving poultry manufacturing during the forecast period.

The rising consumption of meat is anticipated to drive the growth of the poultry market in the future. Meat consumption involves eating and using meat and meat products for dietary and culinary purposes. This increasing demand for meat is positively impacting the poultry market due to a heightened need for poultry meat products, health considerations, population growth, and rising demand in developing and emerging markets. For instance, in July 2024, Carlisle Technology, a Canada-based provider of hardware and software solutions for the meat industry, reported that per capita chicken consumption in the U.S. was 98.9 pounds in 2022, with projections to rise to 107.5 pounds by 2033. Therefore, the growing consumption of meat is driving the expansion of the poultry market.

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly hindered the poultry manufacturing market in 2020, as supply chains faced disruptions due to trade restrictions and consumption fell due to lockdowns enforced by governments worldwide. COVID-19 is an infectious disease that presents flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, and breathing difficulties. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, and subsequently spread globally to regions including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Food and beverage manufacturers rely on a steady supply of raw materials from both domestic and international sources. With many governments imposing restrictions on the movement of goods across borders and within countries, manufacturers were forced to halt production due to raw material shortages. Additionally, limitations on the trade of non-essential goods and concerns over contamination in manufacturing facilities further contributed to the decline. The outbreak adversely affected businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is anticipated that the poultry manufacturing market will rebound over the forecast period, as this event is considered a 'black swan' occurrence that is not tied to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy.

Poultry processing companies are increasingly adopting 3D imaging systems to enhance yields. These systems model poultry using sensors and actuators to identify the precise cutting position. The bird is placed under the vision system, which captures images and measurements to ascertain its geometry. Near-infrared sensors assess the quantity of meat and bone present in the bird. Vision analysis allows the system to execute optimal cuts for each bird, irrespective of its size and shape. This data-driven approach maximizes yield while minimizing the per-unit cost of poultry meat processing. Key companies leading this technological advancement include Gainco, a manufacturer of meat and poultry equipment, and Midwest Machine LLC.

Strategic partnerships have emerged as a prominent trend in the poultry market. Leading companies in the poultry sector are expanding their market footprint, bolstering production capabilities, and innovating to meet consumer demands. For instance, in July 2022, Tyson Foods Inc., a US-based food processing company, collaborated with Tanmiah, a Saudi Arabia-based food company. This strategic partnership aims to jointly invest in expanding the processing capacities of Supreme Foods, thereby enhancing the availability of high-quality protein poultry products in the MENA region and globally.

Major companies operating in the poultry market include JBS S.A, Tyson Foods, Inc, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, BRF S.A, Sanderson Farms, Charoen Pokphand Foods, Hormel Foods Corp, New Hope Liuhe Co. Ltd, Koch Foods, Perdue Farms, Japfa Comfeed Indonesia, Suguna Foods Private Limited, Sneha Group, Jumonji Chicken Company Ltd, Zennoh Feed Mills of the Tohoku District Co, Ltd, Koyu Shokucho KK, Grow-A-Duck Pty Ltd, Arranmore Operations Pty Ltd, Koreaduckherd Co. Ltd, MS Food, Wens Foodstuffs Group Co Ltd, Wellhope Foods Co., Ltd, Fujian Sunner Food Co., Ltd, Jiangsu Lihua Animal Husbandry Co., Ltd, Jiangsu Yike Food Group Co., Ltd, LDC, Fileni Group, PHW Group, Veronesi Holding S.p.A, 2 Sisters Food Group, Noble Foods, Sprehe Gruppe, Lambert Dodard Chancereul Group, HYZA a.s, Res-Drob, Cherkizovo group, AO Prioskolie, SC Avicola Slobozia SA, Vitall SRL, Vodňanská drůbež, a.s, Sinyavskaya Poultry Farm, Ovostar Union, Maple Leaf Foods Inc, Foster Farms, Sysco Corporation, Smithfield Foods Inc, Agro super S.A, Perdigao S.A, Pif Paf Alimentos, Globoaves, Group Arcor, Cresta Roja, Noelma S.A, Arab Company For Livestock Development (ACOLID), Al-Watania, Al-Fakeih Poultry Farms, Keskinoglu, Emirates Modern Poultry Company (Al Rawdah), RCL Foods Ltd, Astral Foods, Cairo Poultry Company, Country Bird Holdings, Sovereign Food Investments, Arab Poultry Breeders Co, Marubeni.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the poultry market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the poultry market. The regions covered in the poultry market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the poultry market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

Poultry meat products refer to consumable food items derived from the slaughtering and processing of poultry, employing methods such as smoking, salting, fermentation, or the addition of certain chemicals for preservation.

Various types of poultry encompass chicken, turkey, ducks, and other avian species. Ducks, part of the Anatidae family, represent a diverse group of waterfowl species characterized by their smaller size and shorter necks compared to swans and geese within the same family. Poultry products are available in different forms, including fresh/chilled, frozen, ready-to-cook, ready-to-eat, and others, with diverse classifications such as organic and conventional. These products are distributed through multiple channels, including supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce platforms, and other distribution channels.

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The poultry market consists of sales of frozen chicken meat, fresh/ chilled chicken meat, canned chicken meat, frozen turkey meat, fresh/ chilled turkey meat, canned turkey meat, frozen duck meat, fresh/ chilled duck meat, canned duck meat, frozen rabbit meat, fresh/ chilled rabbit meat, canned rabbit meat, and other poultry meat. The companies in the industry package and distribute their products through various distribution channels to both individual customers and commercial establishments. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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