Organic Meat Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 21.88 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 32.06 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 7.94% |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Organic Meat Market Analysis
The Organic Meat Market size is estimated at USD 21.88 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 32.06 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.94% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic had an enormous impact on the organic sector in 2020. The coronavirus pandemic has led to surging demand for organic and sustainable foods. As shoppers search for healthy, clean food to feed their at-home families, organic food, including meat, has proven to be the food of choice for the home.
Rising health consciousness, increasing concerns about meat quality, and instances of meat contamination are some of the major factors driving the global organic meat market. Organic meat, poultry, and fish remained the smallest organic food category in 2019 with USD 1.4 billion in sales, but the segment also saw almost 10% growth, the highest growth of any organic food category as pet Organic Trade Association. Organic poultry remained the organic protein of choice, and the USD 865 million poultry market made up more than half of the sales for the organic meat, poultry, and seafood category.
North America accounted for the largest share of the market for organic meat in 2020 globally. The domestic demand is primarily driven by the increasing preference for chemical-free high-quality meat from health-conscious consumers across the region. Asia-Pacific was the fastest-growing region with the expanding per capita income growth and consumer concerns over the defamed meat industry, thus, allowing numerous players to penetrate the market with diversified product portfolios.
Organic Meat Market Trends
Rising Health Awareness Resulted in Increased Meat Consumption
Consumers in the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly opting for organic meat over conventional meat due to the mounting awareness about health, perceived nutritional benefits, and socio-environmental responsibility. According to statistics revealed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the total retail sales of organic meat in Japan increased severalfold in 2017. Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries reported that the per capita consumption of meat has been rising steadily to reach the per capita consumption of 89.7 grams per person per day in 2017, with the organic segment constituting a major portion of the total demand. Moreover, due to increasing food safety concerns, regulatory bodies are imposing bans on potentially harmful antibiotics. For instance, the Government of India proposed a ban on the antibiotic 'colistin' in 2019, which is widely used in the meat and poultry industry in India. The regulatory measure was taken to ensure the cautious use of anti-microbial agents in humans and animals to tackle the issue of anti-microbial resistance. Thus, the growing concerns about food safety and subsequent demand for high-quality meat are expected to boost the organic meat market in the region during the forecast period.
Rapidly Expanding Demand in Developed Countries
North America accounted for the largest share of the global organic meat market in 2021. Among all the regions, the United States contributed the largest portion of the total revenue generated in the region. According to the Organic Trade Association (OTA), the retail sales of organic meat, poultry, and fish crossed the 1-billion mark with an increase of 17.2% in 2019. The rising concerns over high-quality meat without the use of growth-enhancing hormones and antibiotics are fuelling the market for organic meat in the country. Though the premium price for organic beef is roughly 67% over its conventional counterpart, the rising per capita income has, in turn, boosted the inclination of the consumers toward organically-produced meat. According to the Canada Organic Trade Association, organic meat and poultry remained the second-most purchased category by Canadian consumers in 2019. The organic regulations in the country, including the Canada Organic Logo, have played a significant role in the transition of the consumption pattern towards organic meat.
Organic Meat Industry Overview
The organic meat market is fragmented, with both international players and emerging players striving for higher market shares in the organic meat industry. Some of the major players are Tyson Foods, Inc., Perdue Farms, Inc., Pilgrim's, Foster Farms, Meyer Natural Foods, and JBS SA, among others. These companies are targeting markets in both the developing and developed countries for business expansion, either by investing in a new production unit or acquiring established companies in the organic meat segment.
Organic Meat Market Leaders
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Tyson Foods, Inc.
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JBS S.A
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Perdue Farms, Inc.
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Foster Farms
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Meyer Natural Foods
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Organic Meat Market News
In 2022, key market players were targeting consumers across developed and developing countries by undergoing strategic developments such as expansion or acquisition. For instance, Tyson Foods, Inc. acquired Tecumseh Poultry LLC. in 2018, intending to diversify its portfolio of organic chicken through the air-chilled Smart Chicken brand.
In February 2022, organic chicken supplier Farmer Focus opened its new 78,000 square-foot state-of-the-art packaging facility in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The new facility will expand Farmer Focus' production capacity by up to 100 percent over the next two years, to 650,000 birds weekly.
In 2021, India's largest pork processing plant was set to be established in the Upper Assam town of Nazira, with another upcoming unit in Sikkim targeting organic swine meat.
Organic Meat Industry Segmentation
Organic meat must be derived from livestock that is organically raised on certified organic land and fed organic feed without any antibiotics or added growth hormones. The scope of the report includes a segmentation analysis based on various types of meat, viz., poultry, beef, pork, and other types of meat.
The organic meat market is segmented by type (poultry, beef, pork, and other organic meat), distribution channel (hypermarkets and supermarkets, specialty stores, online retailing, and retail and departmental stores), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Africa). The report offers market size and forecasts in terms of value(USD million) for all the above segments.
| Type | Poultry | ||
| Beef | |||
| Pork | |||
| Other Organic Meats | |||
| Distribution Channel | Hypermarkets and Supermarkets | ||
| Speciality Stores | |||
| Online Retailing | |||
| Retail and Departmental Stores | |||
| Geography | North America | United States | |
| Canada | |||
| Mexico | |||
| Rest of North America | |||
| Europe | Germany | ||
| United Kingdom | |||
| France | |||
| Russia | |||
| Spain | |||
| Rest of Europe | |||
| Asia-Pacific | China | ||
| Japan | |||
| India | |||
| South Korea | |||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |||
| South America | Brazil | ||
| Argentina | |||
| Rest of South America | |||
| Middle-East and Africa | UAE | ||
| Saudi Arabia | |||
| South Africa | |||
| Egypt | |||
| Rest of Middle-East and Africa | |||
| Poultry |
| Beef |
| Pork |
| Other Organic Meats |
| Hypermarkets and Supermarkets |
| Speciality Stores |
| Online Retailing |
| Retail and Departmental Stores |
| North America | United States |
| Canada | |
| Mexico | |
| Rest of North America | |
| Europe | Germany |
| United Kingdom | |
| France | |
| Russia | |
| Spain | |
| Rest of Europe | |
| Asia-Pacific | China |
| Japan | |
| India | |
| South Korea | |
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |
| South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | |
| Rest of South America | |
| Middle-East and Africa | UAE |
| Saudi Arabia | |
| South Africa | |
| Egypt | |
| Rest of Middle-East and Africa |
Organic Meat Market Research FAQs
How big is the Organic Meat Market?
The Organic Meat Market size is expected to reach USD 21.88 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 7.94% to reach USD 32.06 billion by 2030.
What is the current Organic Meat Market size?
In 2025, the Organic Meat Market size is expected to reach USD 21.88 billion.
Who are the key players in Organic Meat Market?
Tyson Foods, Inc., JBS S.A, Perdue Farms, Inc., Foster Farms and Meyer Natural Foods are the major companies operating in the Organic Meat Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Organic Meat Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Organic Meat Market?
In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Organic Meat Market.
What years does this Organic Meat Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Organic Meat Market size was estimated at USD 20.14 billion. The report covers the Organic Meat Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Organic Meat Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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