Chicken Meat is the most consumed poultry meat globally, valued as a wholesome, versatile source of high-quality protein. It contains essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals needed for muscle growth, tissue repair, and bone health.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), global chicken meat production is 108.37 million metric tons in the 2025/2026 marketing year (MY). The article includes total chicken meat production, % share of global output, historical growth, previous-year data, and yearly fluctuations for the world's 10 leading producers.
Here are the largest chicken meat producers by country:
Annual chicken meat production by country in 2025/2026, by USDA
| Country | Total Production (Metric Tons) | % Share of Global Production |
|---|---|---|
 United States | 21.77 Million | 20.1% |
 China | 16.5 Million | 15.2% |
 Brazil | 15.45 Million | 14.3% |
 European Union | 12.33 Million | 11.4% |
 Russia | 5.05 Million | 4.7% |
 Mexico | 4.15 Million | 3.8% |
 Thailand | 3.6 Million | 3.3% |
 Turkey | 2.8 Million | 2.6% |
 Argentina | 2.53 Million | 2.3% |
 Colombia | 2.07 Million | 1.9% |
1. United States
The United States is the world's largest chicken meat producer in 2025/2026, recording 21.77 million metric tons. The nation accounted for 20.1% of global chicken meat production. According to the USDA, total production in 2024/2025 was 21.34 million metric tons.
- 10-Year production statistics (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 20.26 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 2%
- Year-over-year change: 2%
2. China
In MY 2025/2026 (January-December), China is the second-largest chicken meat producer, reporting 16.5 million metric tons and representing 15.2% of worldwide output. In MY 2024/2025, China produced 15.35 million metric tons of chicken meat.
- 10-Year production statistics (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 13.98 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 3%
- Year-over-year change: 7%
3. Brazil
Brazil generated 15.45 million metric tons of chicken meat in MY 2025/2026, becoming the third-largest producer. The nation contributed a 14.3% share of global chicken meat output. In MY 2024/2025, total chicken meat produced by Brazil was 15 million metric tons.
- 10-Year production statistics (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 14.24 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 1%
- Year-over-year change: 3%
4. European Union
The European Union's chicken meat output stands at 12.33 million metric tons for the 2025/2026 marketing year, making it the world's fourth-largest producer. The EU’s worldwide contribution is 11.4%, according to the USDA. Previous data show that the EU produced 11.74 million metric tons of chicken meat in MY 2024/2025.
- 10-Year production statistics (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 10.97 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 2%
- Year-over-year change: 5%
5. Russia
With 5.05 million metric tons of chicken meat produced in MY 2025/2026, Russia is the fifth-largest chicken meat producer in the world. Globally, Russia accounts for a 4.7% share of chicken meat output by country. In the previous marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, total chicken meat output was 4.95 million metric tons.
- 10-Year production statistics (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 4.73 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 2%
- Year-over-year change: 2%
6. Mexico
Mexico's chicken meat production is recorded at 4.15 million metric tons in MY 2025/2026; it is the world’s sixth-largest chicken meat-producing country. It accounts for 3.8% of the global chicken meat output. In the past year, 2024/2025, the country’s chicken meat output was 3.99 million metric tons.
- 10-Year production statistics (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 3.67 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 2%
- Year-over-year change: 4%
7. Thailand
With a contribution of 3.3% to global chicken meat production, Thailand's overall output is estimated at 3.6 million metric tons in MY 2025/2026. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Thailand’s total chicken meat production in 2024/2025 was 3.49 million metric tons.
- 10-Year production statistics (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 3.26 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 2%
- Year-over-year change: 3%
8. Turkey
In the current MY 2025/2026, Turkey's total chicken meat production is 2.8 million metric tons, making up 2.6% of the global output. The transcontinental country’s total chicken meat output was 2.51 million metric tons in MY 2024/2025.
- 10-Year production statistics (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 2.27 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 4%
- Year-over-year change: 11%
9. Argentina
Argentina recorded 2.53 million metric tons of chicken meat production in 2025/2026, representing a 2.3% share of worldwide output. In the 2024/2025 marketing year, Argentina’s total chicken meat production was 2.49 million metric tons.
- 10-Year production statistics (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 2.28 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 2%
- Year-over-year change: 2%
10. Colombia
Total chicken meat production in Colombia reached 2.07 million metric tons in MY 2025/2026. The South American country is responsible for a 1.9% share of worldwide chicken meat output. In marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, the overall production totaled 1.9 million metric tons.
- 10-Year production statistics (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 1.78 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 3%
- Year-over-year change: 9%
