Domestic availability of red meat, poultry and eggs is projected to increase in 2026 and to rise further in 2027. This increase is drawn from USDA’s forecast of per capita supply available for use on the domestic market. Availability serves as a proxy for consumption and includes fresh and processed meat and eggs sold through grocery stores and used in restaurants.
The latest USDA data indicate 228.8 pounds of beef, pork, broilers and turkey and 22.5 dozen eggs are available per U.S. consumer in 2026. By 2027, per capita availability is forecast to increase to 229.4 pounds for beef, pork, broilers and turkey and 22.9 dozen eggs.
Per capita availability of broiler meat has been growing for many years and is projected to reach 105.6 pounds in 2026 and 106.5 pounds in 2027, making it the most consumed animal product in the United States. Turkey availability has been falling in recent years but is projected to increase to 13.6 pounds per person in 2026 and 13.8 pounds in 2027.
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