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Chicken surpasses pork in Japan for first time
Story Date: 8/16/2013
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Source: Michael Fielding, MEATINGPLACE, 8/15/13
Consumption of chicken during the Japanese fiscal year 2012 (April 2012 to March 2013) increased 5 percent year-on-year – exceeding pork consumption for the first time ever, according to a report by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Relying on annual data provided by the Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the MLA reported that the shift likely is due to an increase in domestic poultry production (up 6 percent year-on-year) combined with increasing consumer preferences for low-cost products.
Average consumption of chicken is now 26.4 pounds per person; pork consumption declined slightly to 26 pounds per person.
During the same time period, total meat consumption peaked at 66 pounds per person – the highest on record.
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