The actual chicken meat consumption in the US stood at 21.19 million metric tons in 2023. Based on the forecasted data, consumption will increase to 21.48 million metric tons in 2024, 21.77 million metric tons in 2025, 22.05 million metric tons in 2026, 22.33 million metric tons in 2027, and 22.60 million metric tons in 2028. The year-on-year percentage variation is: 2024: +1.37%, 2025: +1.35%, 2026: +1.29%, 2027: +1.27%, 2028: +1.21%. Over the last two years, the consumption increased from 21.19 to 21.48 million metric tons, indicating a consistent upward trend. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the last five years is approximately 1.30%.
Future trends to watch for include potential dietary shifts toward plant-based alternatives, possible fluctuations in chicken production costs due to feed prices, and changing consumer preferences influenced by health and environmental concerns.
