According to USDA Foreign Agricultural Service data, U.S. broiler exports in January–December 2025 declined modestly in volume, reflecting substantially lower shipments to China, Vietnam, HongKong, Mexico, Cuba, and Angola. However, strong growth in several emerging and value-driven markets helped cushion the overall decline and supported export revenues.
Total broiler exports reached 3.13 million tons, down 3.4 percent from 2024 levels. Export value declined only 1.2 percent to $4.64 billion, underscoring firmer average prices despite softer global volumes.
The top six markets — Mexico, Taiwan,Cuba, the Philippines, Canada, and Guatemala — accounted for more than half of total U.S. broiler shipments during the year.
Mexico remained the largest export destination, importing 683,421 tons, down 6 percent year over year, with export value falling 9 percent to $852.5 million. Competitive pressure, particularly from Brazil, continued to affect U.S. market share.
In contrast, Taiwan posted strong expansion, with shipments rising 23 percent to 255,039 tons, while export value surged 35 percent to $343.3 million, making Taiwan one of the strongest-performing large markets of 2025.
Philippines imports climbed 30 percent to 212,675 tons, with export value up 35 percent, while Canada increased purchases 11 percent to 173,653 tons, with value rising 15 percent to $538.3 million.
Sharp declines continued in several Asian markets. Exports to China fell 45 percent to 92,062 tons, with value dropping 40 percent to $281.4 million, largely due to reduced demand for chicken paws. Vietnam imports decreased 32 percent, and Hong Kong purchases fell 34 percent.
Several secondary and emerging markets recorded notable gains. Ghana imports rose 22 percent, Haiti increased 27 percent, and United Arab Emirates shipments grew 12 percent. Republic of the Congo more than doubled imports, jumping 103 percent, while Turkmenistan expanded purchases 71 percent. Chile also posted a solid 10 percent increase.
U.S. turkey exports totaled 192,794 tons in 2025, down 12 percent from the previous year. Despite lower volume, export value surged 20 percent to $805.2 million, reflecting significantly higher average prices.
Mexico continued to dominate turkey trade, accounting for nearly 80 percent of total export volume, with shipments totaling 153,170 tons, down 8 percent, while export value to Mexico rose 30 percent to $643.4 million. Canada posted a 20 percent increase in volume, while several Central American markets recorded mixed results.
Table egg exports declined 25 percent to 64.0 million dozen, but export value increased 28 percent to $256.9 million, driven primarily by higher prices and continued demand from Canada, the leading destination despite a 29 percent decline in volume.
Egg product exports fell 10 percent in volume to 22,500 metric tons, while export value edged down 2 percent to $113.8 million. Gains to the EU-27 — where shipments jumped 129 percent and value rose 69 percent — helped offset declines to Japan, Mexico, and Canada.
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