According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. broiler exports in January–November 2025 declined modestly in volume, reflecting sharply lower shipments to China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Mexico, Cuba, and Angola. These losses were partially offset by strong gains to several key growth markets, including Taiwan, the Philippines, Canada, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Ghana, Turkmenistan, Chile, and the United Arab Emirates.
Total broiler exports reached 2.87 million metric tons, down 4.0 percent from the same period a year earlier, while export value slipped just 0.6 percent to $4.28 billion, indicating improved unit values amid tighter global poultry supplies. The top six destinations—Mexico, Taiwan, Cuba, the Philippines, Canada, and Guatemala—accounted for more than half of total U.S. broiler shipments during the period.
Mexico remained the leading export market, importing 628,112 metric tons, down 7 percent year over year, with export value falling 9 percent to $790.5 million. Competitive pressure from Brazil continued to weigh on U.S. shipments to Mexico throughout the year. In contrast, exports to Taiwan surged 29 percent to 239,237 metric tons, with export value jumping 42 percent to $324.4 million, making Taiwan the fastest-growing major market by value.
Shipments to China declined sharply, falling 45 percent to 85,183 metric tons, while export value dropped 36 percent to $261.9 million, driven primarily by reduced demand for chicken paws. Vietnam imports also weakened, down 33 percent to 84,030 metric tons, while Hong Kong purchases fell 36 percent to 50,284 metric tons. Cuba imported 209,639 metric tons, down 9 percent, and Angola shipments declined 15 percent to 94,209 metric tons.
Several emerging and secondary markets posted double-digit growth. Philippines imports climbed 29 percent to 199,903 metric tons, while Canada increased purchases 12 percent to 162,997 metric tons. Haiti imports rose 25 percent to 69,437 metric tons, Ghana expanded imports 18 percent to 70,557 metric tons, and shipments to Democratic Republic of the Congo more than doubled, reaching 42,065 metric tons. Turkmenistan imports jumped 54 percent to 34,059 metric tons, and Chile increased purchases 10 percent to 29,335 metric tons.
U.S. turkey exports for January–November 2025 totaled 173,676 metric tons, down 15 percent from a year earlier, while export value rose 16 percent to $714.8 million. Mexico dominated the turkey trade, accounting for nearly 80 percent of total volume, despite a 10 percent decline in shipments to 137,717 metric tons. Canada was the second-largest destination, with shipments increasing 19 percent to 5,654 metric tons.
Table egg exports declined 20 percent during the period to 60.4 million dozen, but export value surged 41 percent to $250.0 million, led by higher prices and strong demand from Canada and the Bahamas. Egg product exports also fell in volume, down 14 percent to 19,810 metric tons, while export value edged down 3 percent to $103.0 million, as gains to the EU-27 were offset by declines in shipments to Japan, Mexico, and Canada.
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