According to USDA Foreign Agricultural Service data, U.S. broiler exports in January–February 2026 edged lower in both volume and value, reflecting weaker shipments to several major markets, including Mexico, Cuba, Taiwan, China, and Canada. However, strong growth across a wide range of emerging and secondary destinations helped partially offset these declines.
Total broiler exports reached 487,987 tons, down 2 percent from the same period a year earlier, while export value declined 8 percent to $699.0 million, indicating softer global pricing conditions compared to late 2025.
Mexico remained the largest export destination, with shipments totaling 114,850 tons, down 6 percent, while export value fell 12 percent to $136.5 million. Significant declines were also recorded in Cuba (–44%) and Taiwan (–35%), reflecting shifting demand patterns early in the year.
In contrast, several markets posted strong and in some cases triple-digit growth. Vietnam imports more than doubled, rising 110 percent to 27,312 tons, while Turkmenistan surged 233 percent to 11,344 tons. Haiti imports increased 67 percent, and Dominican Republic purchases rose 23 percent, supported by firm regional demand.
Additional gains were seen in Angola (+28%), Ghana (+18%), and Colombia (+53%), while Hong Kong (+85%)and Gambia (+96%) recorded particularly sharp increases. Shipments to the United Arab Emirates rose 10 percent, and Democratic Republic of the Congo expanded imports by 70 percent.
Meanwhile, exports to China declined 41 percent to 10,799 tons, with value dropping 54 percent, continuing the downward trend seen in 2025.
U.S. turkey exports showed strong momentum, totaling 36,576 tons, up 27 percent year over year, while export value jumped 68 percent to $176.9 million.
Growth was driven primarily by Mexico, where shipments increased 37 percent to 31,258 tons, and export value surged 86 percent to $153.3 million. Additional gains were recorded in Guatemala (+126%) and Costa Rica (+89%), while Canada posted a decline of 37 percent.
Table egg exports fell significantly, declining 54 percent to 7.6 million dozen, while export value dropped sharply by 87 percent to $14.0 million, largely due to reduced shipments to Canada, the dominant market.
In contrast, egg product exports expanded strongly, rising 38 percent in volume to 4,223 tons, with export value increasing 18 percent to $21.1 million. Growth was driven by exceptional gains to the EU-27 (+1312%) and solid increases to Japan (+30%), which helped offset declines in Canada and Mexico.
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