Total volume sales of meat in the US continued to rise at a modest rate in 2025. Meat’s volume growth performance in 2025 reflected varied channel dynamics, with retail continuing to capture share from foodservice as households balanced dining preferences with budget considerations. Retail volume sales rose moderately while foodservice expanded at a slower pace and institutional volume sales were flat. The retail channel benefited from consumers seeking value through home meal preparation, altho
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Meat industry in USA with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Meat industry in USA, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Meat in USA report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Meat in USA?
- What is the impact of commodity price fluctuations on local production and consumption?
- What are the key campaigns or legislation driving Meat sales?
- How are consumer attitudes towards fresh food evolving?
- How significant is health and wellness in shaping consumer demand?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Meat in the US - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Retail drives volume sales and growth
Beef drives total volume sales growth but poultry tops demand as a more affordable protein provider
Trade and cattle cycle trends impact domestic beef availability
Premiumisation trend in beef concentrates around affluent consumers
Beef faces volume pressure from persistent supply constraints and consumer price thresholds
Stable channel dynamics
Health-conscious consumers support premium meat as wellness investments
Fresh Food in the US - Industry Overview
Positive total volume sales growth amidst persistent challenges
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Pulses gain momentum as economical, health-orientated options
Climate change creates production challenges
Weather conditions inform production and price volatility
Climate and trade dynamics to heavily inform supply
Health and demographic considerations
Convenience pressures to challenge fresh food’s growth potential
Consumers find a balance between home cooking and foodservice visits
Channel dynamics vary the performances of fresh food categories
Cultural cuisines show resilience in foodservice
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Meat
- Beef and Veal
- Lamb, Mutton and Goat
- Pork
- Poultry
- Other Meat
Meat
This is the aggregation of beef & veal, lamb, mutton & goat, pork, poultry and other meat. Only include fresh, raw, uncooked and unprocessed meat whether packaged or unpackaged, chilled or frozen. All industrially packaged/processed meat products typically sold via the self-service counters in retail outlets are excluded. This category does not cover offal, animal fat, skins and hides.
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This report originates from Passport, our Meat research and analysis database.
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