> In 2024 Mexico produced 4.0 million t of chicken meat, the 7th largest in the world (3.13% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 39%.

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# Chicken meat production in Mexico

In 2024 Mexico produced 4.0 million t of chicken meat, the 7th largest in the world (3.13% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 39%. This is the highest figure on record.

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Production, 20244.0 million t
World rank7 of 189
10-year change+39%
Record4.0 million t2024

## Chicken meat in Mexico, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Mexico compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total3.1%2.9% in 2014
kg per person30.7world 15.7
10-year change+39%world +27%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | [India](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/india/) | 5,019,410 | 3.9% |
| 6 | [Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/indonesia/) | 4,179,444 | 3.3% |
| 7 | **Mexico** | 4,013,216 | 3.1% |
| 8 | [Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/egypt/) | 2,598,604 | 2.0% |
| 9 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/turkey/) | 2,512,131 | 2.0% |

[Full ranking of 189 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/)

### Map of world production of chicken meat

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Share of the world total; Mexico is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 4,013,216 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 3,888,208 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 3,781,735 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 3,668,551 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 3,578,694 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 3,476,622 | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 3,338,372 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 3,211,687 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 3,077,874 | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 2,962,337 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 2,879,686 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 2,808,032 | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 2,791,639 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 2,765,020 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 2,681,117 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 2,636,485 | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 2,580,779 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 2,542,493 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 2,463,797 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 2,436,534 | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 2,279,774 | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 2,155,581 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 2,075,758 | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 1,928,022 | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 1,825,249 | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 1,731,538 | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 1,598,921 | +11% |
| 1997 | 1,441,905 | +14% |
| 1996 | 1,264,366 | −1.5% |
| 1995 | 1,283,867 | +14% |
| 1994 | 1,126,008 | +8.3% |
| 1993 | 1,040,029 | +16% |
| 1992 | 898,495 | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 857,947 | +14% |
| 1990 | 750,427 | +23% |
| 1989 | 611,032 | −2.6% |
| 1988 | 627,449 | −6.8% |
| 1987 | 672,893 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 672,641 | +22% |
| 1985 | 551,704 | +13% |
| 1984 | 489,917 | +4.5% |
| 1983 | 468,647 | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 449,907 | +5.5% |
| 1981 | 426,285 | +6.8% |
| 1980 | 399,230 | +8.9% |
| 1979 | 366,683 | +9.2% |
| 1978 | 335,682 | +8.1% |
| 1977 | 310,471 | +7.5% |
| 1976 | 288,811 | +7.3% |
| 1975 | 269,162 | +8.5% |
| 1974 | 248,075 | +8.2% |
| 1973 | 229,190 | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 215,485 | +5.2% |
| 1971 | 204,800 | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 192,000 | +7.1% |
| 1969 | 179,200 | +3.7% |
| 1968 | 172,800 | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 166,400 | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 160,000 | +4.2% |
| 1965 | 153,500 | +9.6% |
| 1964 | 140,000 | +4.5% |
| 1963 | 134,000 | +4.7% |
| 1962 | 128,000 | +11% |
| 1961 | 115,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports37 t USD 44,000
Exporter rank102 of 123
Imports1.0 million t USD 1.58 bn
Importer rank1 of 189
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of chicken meat in Mexico?

Mexico produced 4.0 million t in 2024, 3.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Mexico rank in the world for production of chicken meat?

Mexico ranked 7th of 189 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 15.7% of the world total.

### How has the production of chicken meat in Mexico changed?

It rose by 39% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +27% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Mexico export or import meat of chickens, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 Mexico reported exports of 37 t (USD 44,000) and imports of 1.0 million t (USD 1.58 bn), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/united-states/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/china/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/brazil/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/russia/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/india/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/indonesia/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/egypt/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/turkey/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/japan/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/poland/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/pakistan/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/argentina/)
[All countries producing chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/)

## Other products of Mexico

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/mexico/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/mexico/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/mexico/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/mexico/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/mexico/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/mexico/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/mexico/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/mexico/)[Lemons and limes](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/mexico/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/mexico/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/mexico/)[Avocados](https://husfarm.com/production/avocados/mexico/)
[Agricultural production in Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/country/mexico/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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