ANALYSIS: Broiler Weight Class Shifts and Market Dynamics
Throughout most of 2024, and all of 2025 up to the latest data for the week of March 8th, average live weights set new record weights week by week. However, data from the week of March 8 shows the average live weight dropping 2.43% from the previous week to match 2024’s data at 6.43 pounds. We’re also seeing a shift in the cumulative broiler headcount by weight class, with a 7.48% year-over-year (YoY) decrease for the 4.25 lbs. and down birds, and 10.50% YoY increase for the...
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