US Broiler Market Outlook 51 Weeks Ending December 22, 2025

The pre-holiday rush is putting pressure on the market. Prices are adjusting, but sales volumes have risen sharply. This is a classic pattern before major holidays: retailers buy large quantities at current prices, causing a slight decline due to supply pressure, but the increase in volumes outweighs this.

Dark meat (shanks, drumsticks, and ground meat) is showing a 2-4% price correction —a healthy pause after a sharp rise. Meanwhile, sales volumes have surged by 16-18% due to active pre-holiday buying.

The premium segment (breast, fillet, and wing) is showing stabilization or minimal price growth (0.1-0.5%). Meanwhile, sales volume growth of 3-5% also confirms robust demand.

This week, prices may decline slightly due to profit-taking and the end of buying. Volumes will remain below the 51st week peak. The overall index may pause in the 115-117 range.

Price dynamics and sales volumes of broilers

Average weighted price of broilers by region

Region

Average price, cents/pound

Sales volume (thousands of pounds)

Week 50

Week 51

Weekly growth,%

Week 50

Week 51

Weekly growth,%

Oriental

112.95

114.75

1.6%

4,646

4,589

-1.2%

Central

98.08

99.54

1.5%

3,048

3,046

-0.1%

West

133.99

135.10

0.8%

3 141

3 205

2.0%

Average weighted price of broilers (carcass, chilled) in the USA

Chicken cutting price dynamics

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