| Rank | Country | Production (MT) | Share % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 0 | 30 | Largest poultry meat exporter globally by value and volume, capturing about 90% of global poultry trade growth between 2018 and 2023; strongly export-oriented industry with access to halal markets and diversified destinations.[3][4] |
| 1 | USA | 19,901,890 | 16 | |
| 3 | Brazil | 13,293,837 | 10.7 | |
| 4 | Russia | 5,339,500 | 4.3 | |
| 5 | India | 4,995,490 | 4 |
Major importers
- United States Second-largest frozen chicken exporter by value and one of the top fresh chicken exporters; exported about 3.25 million metric tons of chicken worth USD 5 billion in 2024 to more than 150 countries, with strong regional focus on Mexico, Canada and Asia for paws and dark meat.[1][3]
- Thailand Major exporter of frozen and cooked chicken products with high export value share; strong in value-added, further-processed poultry for Japan and EU markets and expected to grow exports above market average.[3][4]
- Poland Largest global exporter of fresh chicken by value, supplying around 28% of fresh poultry exports and also a top-five frozen exporter; benefits from EU single market access and competitive cost base.[3]
- Netherlands Key hub exporter of both fresh and frozen chicken in Europe, ranking second in fresh chicken exports and fourth in frozen; acts as a logistics and processing hub with significant re-exports.[3]
- China Both a large consumer/importer and emerging exporter of poultry products, ranking among top frozen exporters by value; increasing presence in cooked and processed poultry segments.[3][4]
- China