17.06.2016

The meat and poultry industry is a dynamic part of the U.S. economy, accounting for about $1.02 trillion in total economic output, or roughly 5.6 percent of GDP. Meat and poultry manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers directly employed 1.87 million Americans in 2016. These workers earned over $71.63 billion in wages and benefits. When supplier and induced impacts are taken into account, the meat and poultry industry is responsible for 5.44 million jobs in the United States and $108.42 billion in direct federal, state and local taxes. In addition, consumers pay $3.26 billion in state taxes imposed on meat and poultry products.