The United States leads in global chicken meat consumption with 17.87 million metric tons in 2024, showing a 2.0% year-on-year increase. China follows with 14.58 million metric tons, growing by 4.68%. Brazil is third with 10.06 million metric tons, experiencing a modest 0.96% rise. Mexico and Russia round out the top five with 4.82 and 4.81 million metric tons, respectively. India shows a notable increase of 2.72%, while Vietnam leads in growth with a 9.65% increase year-on-year. South Africa showed a decline of 0.38%, and Ukraine faced a larger decrease of 2.81%.
Trends to watch include strong growth forecasts in emerging markets such as Vietnam, India, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which saw a significant 8.67% increase. Declines in Angola and Haiti could affect overall regional consumption. Anticipate shifts due to economic, dietary, and population changes, with potential sustainability and production challenges also impacting global trends.
Top countries in Chicken Meat Human Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 17,870 | 2023 | +1.09% | +2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 14,580 | 2023 | +1.21% | +4.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Brazil | 10,060 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Mexico | 4,820 | 2023 | +3.3% | +2.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Russia | 4,810 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.083% | View data |
| 6 | 6 India | 4,640 | 2023 | +3.11% | +2.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Japan | 2,880 | 2023 | +0.07% | +0.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Thailand | 2,340 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Argentina | 2,210 | 2023 | +3.18% | +2.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Colombia | 1,940 | 2023 | -1.52% | +1.72% | View data |
