> In 2024 Peru produced 1.9 million t of chicken meat, the 17th largest in the world (1.45% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 41%.

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# Chicken meat production in Peru

In 2024 Peru produced 1.9 million t of chicken meat, the 17th largest in the world (1.45% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 41%. This is the highest figure on record.

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Production, 20241.9 million t
World rank17 of 189
10-year change+41%
Record1.9 million t2024

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

## Peru compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.4%1.3% in 2014
kg per person54.3world 15.7
10-year change+41%world +27%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/thailand/) | 1,917,977 | 1.5% |
| 16 | [South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-africa/) | 1,915,000 | 1.5% |
| 17 | **Peru** | 1,859,238 | 1.4% |
| 18 | [United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/united-kingdom/) | 1,852,000 | 1.4% |
| 19 | [Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/colombia/) | 1,821,768 | 1.4% |

[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; Peru is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,859,238 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 1,781,473 | −1.1% |
| 2022 | 1,801,776 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 1,751,608 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 1,723,497 | −2.2% |
| 2019 | 1,762,856 | +11% |
| 2018 | 1,581,767 | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 1,464,548 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 1,405,474 | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 1,329,855 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 1,317,426 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 1,254,348 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 1,211,140 | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 1,108,345 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 1,019,935 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 964,407 | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 877,171 | +14% |
| 2007 | 770,444 | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 710,428 | +9.2% |
| 2005 | 650,296 | +12% |
| 2004 | 578,693 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 577,989 | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 556,076 | +7.3% |
| 2001 | 518,010 | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 510,161 | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 493,600 | +7.2% |
| 1998 | 460,308 | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 443,940 | +15% |
| 1996 | 386,403 | +8.8% |
| 1995 | 355,103 | +12% |
| 1994 | 317,273 | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 302,752 | −5.5% |
| 1992 | 320,237 | +9.7% |
| 1991 | 291,814 | +19% |
| 1990 | 245,814 | +20% |
| 1989 | 205,396 | −31% |
| 1988 | 296,695 | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 281,000 | +22% |
| 1986 | 229,685 | +14% |
| 1985 | 201,018 | +11% |
| 1984 | 181,600 | −12% |
| 1983 | 206,287 | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 204,800 | +12% |
| 1981 | 182,600 | +27% |
| 1980 | 143,500 | +21% |
| 1979 | 118,400 | −0.2% |
| 1978 | 118,600 | −17% |
| 1977 | 143,000 | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 140,002 | +7.8% |
| 1975 | 129,915 | +23% |
| 1974 | 105,598 | +25% |
| 1973 | 84,807 | +11% |
| 1972 | 76,598 | +20% |
| 1971 | 63,610 | +10% |
| 1970 | 57,686 | +13% |
| 1969 | 51,255 | +10% |
| 1968 | 46,532 | +5.4% |
| 1967 | 44,144 | +12% |
| 1966 | 39,386 | +6.4% |
| 1965 | 37,010 | +45% |
| 1964 | 25,531 | +8.0% |
| 1963 | 23,635 | +6.0% |
| 1962 | 22,300 | +3.9% |
| 1961 | 21,470 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports18 t USD 20,000
Exporter rank108 of 123
Imports100,570 t USD 158 m
Importer rank37 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 Peru?

Peru produced 1.9 million t in 2024, 1.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Peru ranked 17th 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 Peru changed?

It rose by 41% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +27% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

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

In 2024 Peru reported exports of 18 t (USD 20,000) and imports of 100,570 t (USD 158 m), 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/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/mexico/)[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/)
[All countries producing chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/)

## Other products of Peru

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/peru/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/peru/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/peru/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/peru/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/peru/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/peru/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/peru/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/peru/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/peru/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/peru/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/peru/)[Avocados](https://husfarm.com/production/avocados/peru/)
[Agricultural production in Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/country/peru/)

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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