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Today\u2019s consumer recognizes turkey\u2019s nutritional value and\nenjoys turkey year-round \u2013 not just during the holidays. The turkey industry\nhas developed from a single-product, holiday-oriented market to a year-round,\ndiversified and value-added product line. Increasingly, turkey products are\nmarketed in a variety of ways and serve as a staple for health-conscious\nconsumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey by the Numbers highlights trends in turkey production and consumption as well as key export markets for U.S. turkey products. For additional statistics about the U.S. turkey industry, visit USDA\u2019s Turkey Sector page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey Consumption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Turkey consumption has nearly doubled since 1970 (8.2 pounds\nper capita), as consumer education and awareness of the nutritional value and\ntaste of turkey products continue to increase. For instance, ground turkey has\nseen a significant increase in popularity as a nutrient-rich, lower fat substitute\nfor ground beef.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, U.S. consumption of turkey was 4.96 billion pounds and 14.8 pounds per capita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey Production<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The United States is the world\u2019s largest turkey producer and\nlargest exporter of turkey products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the value added to turkey through processing into a wide variety of cuts, parts and further processed products, turkey production in the United States has increased to meet consumer demand as more people choose turkey. In 2023, U.S. total turkey production was tallied at 218 million birds raised, equaling to 6.986 billion pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to USDA<\/a>, the top turkey producing states are Minnesota, North Carolina, Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri, Virginia, Iowa and Pennsylvania.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey Exports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. turkey industry currently exports more than 10 percent of its products, and trade remains a market segment with growth potential for the industry. In 2023, 490 million pounds of U.S. turkey was exported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement in 2020 was a significant step for the turkey industry, fortifying two critical relationships with Mexico and Canada. Mexico<\/a> is by far the largest export market for U.S. turkey products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The expansion of U.S. turkey products to foreign markets not only benefits the economy, but also sustains thousands of American jobs and allows turkey producers to provide a healthful, nutritious protein option to people around the world. NTF continues to identify markets of interest and plays a significant role in building relationships and securing trade opportunities in the global marketplace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Today\u2019s consumer recognizes turkey\u2019s nutritional value and enjoys turkey year-round \u2013 not just during the holidays. The turkey industry has developed from a single-product, holiday-oriented market to a year-round, diversified and value-added product line. Increasingly, turkey products are marketed in a variety of ways and serve as a staple for health-conscious consumers. 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