NW_PY002 Des Moines, IA Thu. Dec 26, 2024 USDA Market News BROILER/FRYER: Weekly Young Chickens Slaughtered Under Federal Inspection (Thur) Week ending 21-Dec-24 (Preliminary) ---------------------------Thousands-------------------------- A B C D 4.25 lbs 4.26 - 6.26 - 7.76 lbs & down 6.25 lbs 7.75 lbs & up Total Head 31,435 45,543 47,027 46,099 170,104 Avg Live Wgt 3.88 5.21 7.05 9.18 6.55 % of total /1 18% 27% 28% 27% 100% Comparisons Last week 31,934 43,634 42,571 48,502 166,641 Avg Live Wgt 3.80 5.07 7.06 9.28 6.56 % of total /1 19% 26% 26% 29% 100% Year Ago 2/ 25,590 50,295 44,223 47,035 167,143 Avg Live Wgt 3.49 5.00 6.97 9.13 6.45 % of total /1 15% 30% 26% 28% 100% To date/2024* 1,401,420 2,388,461 2,295,808 2,285,397 8,371,086 To date/2023* 1,412,941 2,485,190 2,343,682 2,230,732 8,472,546 % Change YTD -1% -4% -2% 2% -1% /1 May not total to 100% due to rounding. /2 Comparable week. *Note: Year to-date totals reflect comparable time periods. Weight Class Description: (A) This size product is normally marketed bone-in into fast food and food service sectors and may include Cornish hens. (B) This size product is normally marketed into the retail grocery sector in tray pack or bagged forms. (C) This size product is normally marketed either into the retail grocery sector in tray pack and IQF form or is further processed and marketed into various sectors. (D) This size product is normally marketed deboned or as roasters or roasting chicken. SOURCE: USDA Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News Des Moines, IA 515.284.4460 email: desm.lpgmn@ams.usda.gov http://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/livestock-poultry-grain Prepared: 26-Dec-24 12:08 PM C AA