US meat sales hit all-time high

Published Apr 9, 2025

Tridge summary

In 2024, meat sales in the United States reached a record $104.6 billion, with a 2.3% increase from the previous year, as reported by the Meat Institute and FMI — The Food Industry Association. The Power of Meat report reveals that nearly all American households (98%) purchase meat, with 73% believing it to be a healthy choice. Protein intake is important to 90% of Americans. Meat is included in over 90% of home-cooked dinners. The sales value of beef, chicken, and fresh pork were $40.1 billion, $19.5 billion, and $8.4 billion respectively, with beef seeing a 9.7% increase in value and chicken experiencing a 2.9% rise in volume sales. Overall, meat sales continue to dominate the supermarket's fresh produce section.

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Meat sales in the United States reached a record $104.6 billion in 2024, with sales volume up 2.3% from 2023, and consumers, on average, buy meat more than once a week (according to Circana data), keeping meat as the largest fresh produce section in supermarkets, according to the 20th annual Power of Meat report, released by the Meat Institute and FMI — The Food Industry Association. Nearly all (98%) American households buy meat, and 73% of Americans view meat as a healthy choice overall. Getting enough protein is very/somewhat important to 90% of Americans. Meat shoppers’ priorities include preparing home-cooked meals, having quick-to-prepare options, and being creative with ingredients. The average American buys meat 54 times a year and spends $16.12 on meat per purchase (Circana). Meat is included in 90% of home-cooked dinners in the United States. Types of Meat By category, beef accounted for 55% of the total fresh meat value at $40.1 billion, up 9.7% from 2023. This was ...

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