Market Size of poultry meat Industry
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 361.89 Billion |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 386.76 Billion |
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Largest Share by Distribution Channel | On-Trade |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 1.34 % |
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Largest Share by Region | Asia-Pacific |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Poultry Meat Market Analysis
The Poultry Meat Market size is estimated at 361.89 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 386.76 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 1.34% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
361.89 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
386.76 Billion
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
4.17 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
1.34 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Segment by Form
48.05 %
value share, Frozen, 2023
Frozen form of poultry meat is manufactured with retained quality and is sealed as fresh meat with a longer shelf life, making it a preferred option among consumers.
Largest Segment by Region
46.83 %
value share, Asia-Pacific, 2023
With the rise in the demand for protein-rich meals and rising quick service restaurants, the population in the region is seeking sustainable and cheaper protein sources like poultry meat.
Fastest-growing Segment by Form
2.04 %
Projected CAGR, Processed, 2024-2029
Processed poultry meat provides convenience to the consumers, making it the most preferable. It also remains to be an affordable and versatile source of animal protein.
Fastest-growing Segment by Region
3.15 %
Projected CAGR, Africa, 2024-2029
Rise in poultry consumption will be driven by the increasing import volume as well as the urbanization trends in many developing economies in sub-Saharan Africa.
Leading Market Player
6.29 %
market share, Tyson Foods Inc., 2022
The company leads the market due to its broad product line including fresh, frozen, and processed poultry meat, and its greater market penetration, extending globally.
Increasing demand for poultry meat at restaurants boosting sales through on-trade channels
- Poultry meat sales grew by 5% by value from 2020 to 2022 through various off-trade channels, including supermarkets and internet retailers. Frozen and processed poultry meat sales soared due to the shift in consumer eating trends due to environmental and health concerns. Furthermore, poultry purchases by the United Kingdom and the European Union are likely to reach the pre-Brexit trade level over the coming years, boosted by foodservice recovery and limited production growth due to HPAI outbreaks. Strong domestic demand is driving an increase in poultry meat purchases in the UAE, which is also absorbing around 10% of Brazil's total poultry meat exports.
- The on-trade channel is the major distribution channel in the poultry meat market, registering a growth of 11.85% by value from 2020 to 2022. Poultry meat sales are increasing due to growth in the number of foodservice outlets and consumers' demand for restaurant food. The sales are also in line with increased tourism spending, as in 2022, there were over 960 million tourists traveling internationally, meaning two-thirds (66%) of pre-pandemic numbers were recovered.
- The off-trade channel is projected to be the fastest-growing distribution channel, registering a growth of 1.72% by value during the forecast period. It is primarily attributed to the wide range of product availability of frozen and processed meat products, such as chicken bites, chicken chips, nuggets, tenderloins, and chicken wings. These poultry products are easily available in most supermarkets and online stores of various brands, such as Tyson Foods, Foster Farms, ITC Master Chef, and Suguna Chicken. These sales are growing due to urbanization trends worldwide and the increase in internet users, which reached around 5 billion as of 2022.
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Affordability of poultry meat and growing investments in the market will propel the market’s growth
- The overall growth of the global poultry meat market observed a CAGR of 4.50%, by value, from 2017 to 2022. The increase in other meat prices, like pork and mutton, has resulted in a rising shift in consumers toward poultry meat. The increasing urbanization and disposable incomes also propel the market growth. With the rise in the demand for protein, the population is seeking sustainable and cheaper protein sources like poultry meat.
- Asia-Pacific dominated the market with a CAGR of 4.95%, by value, from 2017 to 2022. The growing urban population in the region contributed to the high consumption in the region. An increase in availability helps lower prices in the region, which is anticipated to boost the consumption of poultry meat during the forecast period. Markets like China are trying to increase the use of breast meat in products, thus making more use of the entire bird and decreasing the price gap between dark meat and white meat. The region's per capita consumption is still low compared to other major consuming regions, thus leaving space to increase consumption.
- Africa is predicted to be the fastest-growing region that consumes poultry meat, with a projected CAGR of 3.17%, by value, during the forecast period (2023-2029). Chicken demand is income elastic in the region, and it remains a luxury good across dozens of markets on the continent, given low-income levels. The rise in the number of quick-service restaurants and the increase in the number of investments from government and private players is driving the demand for poultry meat. For instance, in 2023, the Government of Ghana committed to investing USD 541 million into the poultry industry to revitalize it and reduce the nation’s reliance on poultry imports.
