Meat, Poultry and Seafood Market Report 2026

The meat, poultry and seafood market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.63 trillion in 2025 to $1.72 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in global protein consumption, expansion of aquaculture and poultry farming, development of refrigerated transportation, increasing urban demand for packaged foods, availability of advanced preservation methods.

The meat, poultry and seafood market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.16 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainably sourced proteins, rising focus on alternative protein blends, expansion of modern retail meat distribution, growing investments in traceable supply chains, innovation in protein processing technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for ready-to-cook meat and seafood products, rising focus on integrated cold chain logistics, growing adoption of sustainable fishing and farming practices, expansion of value-added protein offerings, enhanced emphasis on food safety and traceability.

The increasing demand for protein-rich foods is expected to drive the growth of the meat, poultry, and seafood market in the coming years. Protein-rich foods are dietary products that contain substantial levels of protein, an essential macronutrient required for body growth, tissue repair, and overall health. Meat, poultry, and seafood play a critical role in meeting this demand, as they provide high-quality protein, essential nutrients, and flexibility across a wide range of dietary patterns and lifestyles. These animal-based products also hold cultural importance, offer convenience, and are widely perceived as healthy options, making them central to delivering balanced nutrition and fulfilling global protein requirements. For example, in July 2023, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a France-based intergovernmental organization, projected that global meat production will reach approximately 382 million tonnes by 2032, representing a 12% increase compared with the base period, largely driven by rising poultry and pigmeat production. Therefore, the growing demand for protein-rich foods is supporting the expansion of the meat, poultry, and seafood market.

Major companies operating in the meat, poultry, and seafood market are introducing new offerings, such as prepackaged seafood products, to maintain and strengthen their market presence. Prepackaged seafood includes seafood items that are processed, prepared, and packaged ahead of time to enhance consumer convenience. For instance, in March 2023, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., a US-based grocery retailer, launched five new canned seafood products. These included Albacore and Skipjack Tuna, Wild Pink Salmon, and two varieties of Wild Sardines. The Albacore and Skipjack Tuna offer a nutrient-dense source of vitamin D, while the Wild Sardines, available in water or extra virgin olive oil, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. The Wild Pink Salmon is pre-cooked and ready for use, providing EPA, DHA, and vitamin D.

In September 2025, Mama’s Creations Inc., a US-based food manufacturing company, acquired Crown I Enterprises Inc. for US$17.5 million. Through this acquisition, Mama’s Creations aims to expand its production capacity, gain immediate access to a premium customer base, and diversify its portfolio of protein products and ready-to-eat meals. Crown I Enterprises Inc. is a US-based food manufacturer specializing in value-added proteins and ready-to-eat meals, producing portion-controlled poultry, beef, and pork products, along with entrées and sides, from a 42,000-square-foot USDA-certified facility that primarily supplies grocers and premium retail partners.

Major companies operating in the meat, poultry and seafood market are JBS S.A., Tyson Foods Inc., WH Group Limited, Marfrig Global Foods S.A., Hormel Foods Corp, Maple Leaf Foods Inc., Danish Crown A/S, Vion Holding, NH Foods Ltd., Smithfield Foods Inc., Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, Cherkizovo Group, Minerva Foods, Perdigão S.A., Sadia, Seara Foods, Thai Union Group, Charoen Pokphand Group, Suguna Foods, New Hope Liuhe, Wen’s Food Group, MHP, Gap Resurs, AO Prioskolie, Bell & Evans, Foster Farms.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the meat, poultry, and seafood market in 2025. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the meat, poultry, and seafood market. The regions covered in the meat, poultry and seafood market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the meat, poultry and seafood market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The meat, poultry and seafood market consist of sales of pork meat, mutton meat, beef meat, chicken meat, turkey meat, duck meat, crustacean meat, fish meat, and other meat. The meat, poultry and seafood industry include establishments engaged in animal slaughtering and processing, poultry processing and seafood product preparation and packaging. The companies in the industry package and distribute their products through various distribution channels to both individual customers and commercial establishments. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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