Global Meat & Poultry Trends

Global Meat & Poultry Trends analyzes the current and forecasted global market for meat and poultry products, including pork, poultry, beef, and other meat products. The report is also segmented to discuss regional variations in meat and poultry consumption, and figures are broken out for 15 countries. The discussion includes key trends impacting meat consumption. Demand figures are presented in metric tons and long-term trends and year-to-year volatility in consumption are also included.

The report encompasses consumption of meat, poultry, and meat substitutes measured in carcass weight equivalent. Sources of data consulted for this report include:

• government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Food & Agriculture Association of the United Nations, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development;
• meat and poultry processors and representative trade associations;
• a wide range of pertinent industry sources, including business newspapers and magazines, company websites, consumer blogs, press releases, and trade publications.