U.S. - Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingUS Organic Meat Market: Slaughterhouses are Needed
The increase in demand for organic meat means more slaughterhouses are needed, FoodTank says.
As COVID-19 spread all over the country, a meat shortage emerged. The shortages weren't from a lack of animals. The pandemic spread quickly in large slaughterhouses that were shuttered because of overcrowding and lack of space. Farmers and ranchers suddenly had nowhere to send their livestock, which left grocery store shelves empty. Meanwhile, the mature animals were killed and buried in fields.
Like many of COVID-19's effects on society, the slaughterhouse shortage was an imminent disaster. Small-scale meat producers were having trouble accessing processing facilities for a long time before COVID-19. The meat processing bottleneck is an issue that has been discussed for decades and small scale producers have been feeling it more because they don't have the same access, a new report by IndexBox shows.
As there is increasing demand for ethically-grown meats and the people who provide them, it is important to support those farmers. Many livestock producers have smaller farms that adhere to organic practices, which often means a greater emphasis on animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and food freshness. Small processors can also provide meat locally and help generate revenue. Consumers are increasingly aware of the many benefits they provide and there has been an increase in buyer demand for products of this nature.
Individuals process less meat than large companies, which can pose a problem when it comes to competition. Smaller scale companies are often overlooked by regulations and need to face financial, labor and regulatory hurdles in order to compete with larger scale facilities. Large-scale facilities slaughter a majority of the meat processed in our food supply because they have the economies of scale that small-scale companies do not. Poor regulation can also lead to more consolidation among large scale facilities.
As a result of changes in the law, small scale and certified organic farmers who slaughter their own livestock are finding it hard to have access to places that can accommodate them. Right now, most farmers have to wait for at least six months before being able to do this and even then, there may not be any available slots available meaning they have to travel quite far too. However, this is troublesome for the animals because they can suffer during these long journeys which are expensive, take up a lot of their time and also puts a strain on the environment. And with organic farmers taking such care in how the animals are treated, this will also affect how well the meat is produced overall.
Organic farmers face challenges in marketing their organic meats due to the National Organic Program's strict standards. Even if they meet organic requirements, they are not certified as organic by processing facilities and thus can't use the USDA seal or label their meat as organic even though it meets standards. This poses a problem for these farmers at a time when this type of meat is growing in popularity.
The US government is putting legislation in place to reduce the process of slaughterhouses. With the Strengthening Local Processing Act, it provides funds to facilities that employ 500 workers or fewer, as well as a scale-appropriate approach. Officials from established organizations endorse the bill including National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, American Association of Meat Processors, Niche Meat Processors Assistance Network and National Farmers Union. To make sure the legislation will be passed officials have to hear from the public and make contact with members of congress and express their support for this bill.
Consumers can buy locally grown, organic meat and support the local economy. Farmers' markets often sell products from nearby producers, as well as organic produce. Some farmers offer herd shares so that consumers can purchase a local animal, pay to care for it, and collect the meat when it is harvested.
The meat industry can strengthen the future viability of our food supply by supporting small and organic producers. How much we spend on meat, what we purchase and where it comes from can all affect the resilience of our system.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the meat market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1108 - Meat of asses
- FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
- FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
- FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
- FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
- FCL 1017 - Goat meat
- FCL 1097 - Horse meat
- FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
- FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
- FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
- FCL 1035 - Pig meat
- FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat
- FCL 977 - Meat of sheep
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Reasons to buy this report:
- Take advantage of the latest data
- Find deeper insights into current market developments
- Discover vital success factors affecting the market
This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
