M. Shahbandeh
Research expert covering agriculture & FMCG
Poultry industry in Canada - statistics & facts
Chicken and turkey are two of the most commonly consumed and produced meats in Canada. In 2022, Canada produced some 1.34 million metric tons of chicken and over 150,000 metric tons of turkey. In 2022, imports of chicken amounted to approximately 159 thousand metric tons in Canada.
Chicken is the most popular type of meat among consumers in Canada, with each Canadian consuming 78 pounds of chicken in 2022. The average retail price for chicken peaked in October 2021 at over 8.5 Canadian dollars per kilogram. Prices have since decreased slightly, but still remain higher than average compared to the last seven years.
Ontario is a leading poultry producer in Canada
The poultry industry makes up a significant segment of the Canadian economy, especially that of Ontario. Ontario is home to the highest number of registered turkey growers in Canada, at 155 establishments as of 2021, as well as the highest number of poultry and egg producers, at almost 658 businesses as of December 2022.Chicken retail in Canada
As a major source of protein for Canadians, processed poultry is expected to grow in sales value between 2018 and 2022, from around 730 million U.S. dollars to over 850 million U.S. dollars.Chicken is the most popular type of meat among consumers in Canada, with each Canadian consuming 78 pounds of chicken in 2022. The average retail price for chicken peaked in October 2021 at over 8.5 Canadian dollars per kilogram. Prices have since decreased slightly, but still remain higher than average compared to the last seven years.
