US: Broiler Market Outlook 21 Weeks Ending May 26, 2025

Chicken prices have soared ahead of the start of grilling season. As beef production has slowed, other MEAT options favored during grilling season, like chicken and pork , have risen in price. Despite increased broiler chicken production and increased supply to meet demand, prices are still rising. Wholesale boneless, skinless chicken breasts were $ 1 more per pound than they were at this time last year — $2.75 per pound, compared with $1.75 per pound. Thighs, another summer grilling favorite, were 88 cents per pound, compared with 72 cents per pound last year.

This is not a huge change from recent years, but it highlights major differences in the meat market - beef production is falling, prices are rising; chicken production is rising, prices are continuing to rise.

Dynamics of prices and sales volumes of broilers

Average weighted price of broilers by region

Region

Average weighted price, cents/lb

Sales volume (thousand pounds)

Week 20

Week 21

Growth per week,%

Week 20

Week 21

Growth per week,%

Oriental

132.43

131.78

-0.5%

4 830

5 146

6.5%

Central

127.70

126.43

-1.0%

2 945

2 727

-7.4%

West

148.73

148.36

-0.2%

2 691

3 055

13.5%

Dynamics of prices for chicken cuttings

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