Updated study quantifies the economic impact of the poultry industry in the United States

PUBLISHED ON October 30, 2024

TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg Producers 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 2,012,560 jobs, $132.7 billion in wages, $663.6 billion in economic activity 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 1,375,952 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

The economic impact study was funded by USPOULTRY. The study was conducted by John Dunham & Associates, based in New York City. The study was updated using the most current methodology available and uses data from 2024. For more information on the study’s methodology and model description, click here.

About USPOULTRY

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the all-feather organization representing the complete spectrum of today’s poultry industry, whose mission is to progressively serve member companies through research, education, communication and technical assistance. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Georgia.

About the National Chicken Council

The National Chicken Council (NCC) represents integrated chicken producer-processors, the companies that produce and process chickens. Member companies of NCC account for more than 95 percent of the chicken sold in the United States.

About the National Turkey Federation

The National Turkey Federation is the national advocate for America’s turkey farmers and processors, raising awareness for its members’ products while strengthening their ability to profitably and safely deliver wholesome, high-quality and nutritious food to consumers worldwide.

About the United Egg Producers

United Egg Producers (UEP) is a cooperative of U.S. egg farmers working collaboratively to address legislative, regulatory and advocacy issues impacting the industry through active farmer-member leadership. UEP established and manages the UEP Certified Program, demonstrating a broad commitment to the care of egg-laying hens. Formed in 1968, UEP members represent more than 90 percent of U.S. egg production.

–U.S. Poultry & Egg Association