The Fried Chicken Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The Fried Chicken Global Market Report 2025 market has seen strong growth in the past years. The market size increased from $6.9 billion in 2024 to $7.37 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%.
The global market for fried chicken is projected to reach $9.48 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Fried Chicken Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the fried chicken market are:
•Enhanced use of digital marketing strategies
•Diversification and adaptation of menus according to regional flavors
•Emphasis on sustainability practices within the industry
•Expansion and innovation in delivery and packaging services
The fried chicken market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Wings, Breast, Drumsticks, Thighs, Nuggets, Other Types
2) By Preparation Style: Traditional Fried Chicken, Spicy Fried Chicken, Southern-Style Fried Chicken, Korean Fried Chicken, Gourmet Fried Chicken
3) By Distribution Channel: Restaurants And Fast-Food Chains, Food Service Industry, Retail, Online Delivery Services
4) By Application: Grown-Ups, Children, Elderly Man, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Wings: Buffalo Wings, Honey BBQ Wings, Teriyaki Wings, Spicy Garlic Wings
2) By Breast: Bone-In Fried Chicken Breast, Boneless Fried Chicken Breast, Stuffed Fried Chicken Breast, Marinated Fried Chicken Breast
3) By Drumsticks: Classic Fried Drumsticks, Spicy Fried Drumsticks, BBQ Fried Drumsticks, Honey Glazed Drumsticks
4) By Thighs: Bone-In Fried Chicken Thighs, Boneless Fried Chicken Thighs, Marinated Fried Chicken Thighs, Spicy Fried Chicken Thighs
5) By Nuggets: Regular Fried Chicken Nuggets, Spicy Fried Chicken Nuggets, Organic Fried Chicken Nuggets, Gluten-Free Fried Chicken Nuggets
6) By Other Types: Fried Chicken Sandwiches, Fried Chicken Tenders, Popcorn Chicken, Fried Chicken Strips
The key trends in the fried chicken market are:
•The incorporation of digital marketing strategies is anticipated to augment the growth of the fried chicken market.
•There is an emerging trend for diversified menu offerings in the fried chicken industry.
•Incorporation of sustainability practices is a key trend shaping the future of the market.
•Expanding delivery services are also speculated to have a considerable influence on the market.
Major players in the fried chicken market are:
• Tyson Foods
• Hy-Vee Inc.
• Perdue Farms LLC
• Yum! Brands Inc.
• Chick-fil-A
• Wayne Farms LLC
• Mountaire Farms Inc.
• Jollibee Foods Corp
• Simmons Foods Inc.
• Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers LLC
• Zaxbys SPE Franchisor LLC
• House of Raeford Farms Inc.
• Peco Foods Inc
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
• Bojangles International LLC
• Wingstop Inc
• Crest Foods Co.
• Kavi Protein & Feed Pvt. Ltd.
• Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
• AJ Foods
North America was the largest region in the fried chicken market in 2024