January 6, 2025

US broiler production to hit 47.5 billion pounds this year, according to USDA

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its projections for chicken meat production in 2025, presenting a positive outlook for the poultry industry.

According to the USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, broiler production is expected to reach 47.5 billion pounds in 2025.

The USDA's forecast indicates that the US poultry industry will continue to build on the momentum gained in previous years.

The USDA also slightly lowered its broiler price forecast for 2025 to US$1.27 per pound, down from the US$1.29 per pound expected in 2024. This adjustment is attributed to stronger-than-anticipated prices through mid-2024, which led to higher-than-expected prices in the first quarter of 2025.

In contrast, the outlook for turkey prices has been revised downward. The USDA adjusted its 2024 forecast to 94.2 cents per pound, with prices expected to remain subdued into 2025 at US$1.05 per pound.

Looking ahead to 2025, the USDA expects egg prices to moderate somewhat to US$1.75 per dozen, although they will remain elevated compared to historical averages.

- aviNews