World broiler production this year in major countries is estimated to be 78,283,000 metric tons, 3.0 percent higher than the 75,991,000 tons in 2010, according to the Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade report issued by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) last week. Broiler production for the United States is estimated for 2011 at 16,792,000 tons, making the United States the global leader in broiler production with 21.4 percent of the world total.
| Broiler Meat Production in Selected Countries, 2007 to Estimated 2011 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
| 1,000 metric tons (ready-to-cook equivalent) | |||||
| China | 11,291 | 11,840 | 12,100 | 12,550 | 13,200 |
| Brazil | 10,305 | 11,033 | 11,023 | 12,312 | 12,925 |
| European Union (27 Countries) | 8,320 | 8,594 | 8,756 | 9,095 | 9,185 |
| Mexico | 2,683 | 2,853 | 2,781 | 2,809 | 2,850 |
| India | 2,240 | 2,490 | 2,550 | 2,650 | 2,700 |
| Russia | 1,410 | 1,680 | 2,060 | 2,310 | 2,520 |
| Argentina | 1,320 | 1,430 | 1,500 | 1,600 | 1,750 |
| Iran | 1,423 | 1,450 | 1,525 | 1,600 | 1,650 |
| Thailand | 1,050 | 1,170 | 1,200 | 1,280 | 1,380 |
| South Africa | 1,159 | 1,240 | 1,250 | 1,290 | 1,300 |
| Other Countries | 11,098 | 11,377 | 11,613 | 11,932 | 12,031 |
| Total Foreign | 52,299 | 55,157 | 56,358 | 59,428 | 61,491 |
| United States | 16,226 | 16,561 | 15,935 | 16,563 | 16,792 |
| Total | 68,525 | 71,718 | 72,293 | 75,991 | 78,283 |
China with an estimated 13,200,000 tons is second largest broiler producer followed by Brazil with 12,925,000 tons. All major and combined “other countries” are expected to increase production in 2011. FAS reported that strong demand in China for meat has stimulated broiler production, enabling producers to raise prices which has helped offset higher feed costs. Brazilian broiler production is being spurred by growing disposable income, high beef prices, and strong exports, the report noted.
