Based on USDA data, the global broiler industry achieved robust growth in 2025 amid HPAI, geopolitical tensions, and rising consumer demand for safe, healthy protein.
Global broiler production reached 107.554 million tonnes (+3.22%), the fastest growth in 5 years. The top four producers—U.S., China, Brazil, and EU—accounted for 60.70% of global output. China led growth at 5.54%. Emerging markets (Turkey, Colombia, etc.) expanded rapidly.
Global exports hit 14.218 million tonnes (+3.53%) and imports 11.485 million tonnes (+1.66%). Brazil remained the top exporter. China’s exports surged 36.36% to 1.05 million tonnes, while imports dropped 37.11% to 0.3 million tonnes, turning China into a net exporter of 0.75 million tonnes.
Breakthroughs in digital breeding (ChickenGTEx, GCRP), low-carbon feed, novel vaccines, and smart farming (IoT, unmanned houses) upgraded the industrial chain.
· Production and trade will keep expanding.
· Global HPAI vaccination will accelerate.
· Resilient supply chains will be prioritized.
· Consumption will shift to healthy, convenient, ready-to-eat products.
· AI will drive precision management across the chain.