In this article, we will be navigating through the global chicken industry while covering the 20 countries with the highest chicken consumption. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis, you can move directly to the 5 Countries With The Highest Chicken Consumption.

The Global Chicken Industry

According to a report by Research and Markets, the global chicken market was valued at $312.11 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow to $429.11 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.45% from 2022 to 2028.

Region wise, Asia Pacific is the major consumer of chicken meat. The region also accounts for the most chicken imports. Chicken consumption is especially high in countries such as China, Japan, UAE and Saudi Arabia. Major chicken producing areas include the United States, Brazil and the European Union. Read more