5 November 2024

2 minute read

By: Global Ag Media

North America

The US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY), National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and United Egg Producers have released an updated economic impact study that highlights the positive impact the poultry industry has on jobs, wages, and federal and state revenue in the United States, according to a recent press release. A dynamic and integral part of the national economy, the US poultry industry provides 2,012,560 jobs, $132.7 billion in wages, $663.6 billion in economic activity and $54 billion in government revenue.

The study breaks down poultry into three subcategories: chicken, turkey and eggs. Key economic data from each is as follows:

• The chicken industry provides 1,375,952 jobs, $90.9 billion in wages, $449.5 billion in economic activity and $36.7 billion in government revenue.
• The turkey industry provides 423,707 jobs, $28.0 billion in wages, $138.7 billion in economic activity and $11.34 billion in government revenue.
• The egg industry provides 163,829 jobs, $10.5 billion in wages, $58.2 billion in economic activity and $4.68 billion in government revenue.

“This valuable tool shows the positive economic impact the poultry and egg industry has on our nation and communities, and we are pleased to continue providing it,” said Nath Morris, president of USPOULTRY.

The data is hosted on interactive websites that can be viewed collectively or by individual product, and then sorted nationally by state, congressional district, state house district or state senate district, and county. 

The economic impact study was funded by USPOULTRY. The study was conducted by John Dunham & Associates, based in New York City.