U.S. poultry industry provides $664b in economic impact

Sector employs over 2 million people, provides $54 billion in government revenue.

Krissa Welshans

October 30, 2024

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The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council (NCC), National Turkey Federation (NTF) and United Egg Producers (UEP) have released an updated economic impact study that highlights the positive impact the poultry industry has on jobs, wages, and federal and state revenue in the United States. A dynamic and integral part of the national economy, the U.S. poultry industry provides $663.6 billion in economic activity, over 2 million jobs, $132.7 billion in wages, and $54 billion in government revenue.

The study breaks down poultry into three subcategories: chicken, turkey and eggs. Key economic data from each is as follows:

  • The chicken industry provides approximately 1.4 million jobs, $90.9 billion in wages, $449.5 billion in economic activity and $36.7 billion in government revenue.

  • The turkey industry provides 423,707 jobs, $28.0 billion in wages, $138.7 billion in economic activity and $11.34 billion in government revenue.

  • The egg industry provides 163,829 jobs, $10.5 billion in wages, $58.2 billion in economic activity and $4.68 billion in government revenue.

“This valuable tool shows the positive economic impact the poultry and egg industry has on our nation and communities, and we are pleased to continue providing it,” said Nath Morris, president of USPOULTRY.

The data is hosted on interactive websites that can be viewed collectively or by individual product, and then sorted nationally by state, congressional district, state house district or state senate district, and county. For more information about the U.S. poultry industry’s economic impact, visit:

www.poultryfeedsamerica.org

www.chickenfeedsamerica.org

www.turkeyfeedsamerica.org

www.eggsfeedamerica.org

“Chicken producers’ positive economic impact stretches from coast to coast, hits every sector of the U.S. economy and is felt in every congressional district,” said NCC Interim President Gary Kushner.  “We know that chicken is nutritious, affordable and versatile, but chicken also means jobs – whether it’s on the farm, in the processing plant, the transportation sector, manufacturing, retail or restaurants. This data will prove extremely helpful as we welcome a new Congress to Washington next year. I want to thank USPOULTRY for funding and coordinating this effort.”

The economic impact study was funded by USPOULTRY.

About the Author

Krissa Welshans

Krissa Welshans grew up on a crop farm and cow-calf operation in Marlette, Michigan. Welshans earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Michigan State University and master’s degree in public policy from New England College. She and her husband Brock run a show cattle operation in Henrietta, Texas, where they reside with their sons, Wynn and Mack.

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