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Meat Jerky Production in the US Industry Data and Analysis
The US meat jerky industry has shown resilient growth over the five years to 2025, thanks to strong consumer demand for high-protein snacks, strategic e-commerce expansion and robust retail partnerships. Despite the impact of rising meat prices on production costs, jerky brands have successfully positioned their products as nutritious and protein-packed, supporting industry revenue gains even as price pressures persist. Overall, industry-wide revenue has been growing at a CAGR of 1.7% over the past five years and is expected to total $1.0 billion in 2025, when revenue will expand an estimated 0.1%.A key driver of this resilience has been the shift in consumer preferences toward clean-label, healthy ingredients and varied protein sources. Brands are broadening their offerings to include turkey, chicken and plant-based jerky, as seen in launches by Country Archer and Beyond Meat. Leading companies emphasize transparency in sourcing and allergen-free recipes, while premiumization, offering artisanal jerky with high-quality cuts and natural seasonings, attracts wellness-focused buyers. Digital platforms like Amazon and Walmart, along with direct-to-consumer sites, expand reach and allow producers to experiment with innovative flavors and targeted marketing.Preservation and packaging technology has also played an important role, maintaining product freshness and boosting consumer satisfaction through advanced methods like vacuum sealing and natural preservatives. Retailers are bypassing wholesalers, favoring direct manufacturer relationships to ensure fresher products and optimal shelf positioning. These distribution shifts reward large producers with deep infrastructure and logistics capabilities, while posing challenges for artisanal brands aiming to expand nationally.Looking forward, industry revenue is forecast to inch up at a CAGR of just 0.5% over the five years to 2030 to total $1.1 billion. Declining beef prices and rising competition from snack giants and plant-based alternatives will weigh on profit, pressuring jerky producers to innovate and further differentiate. Nonetheless, steady demand for high-protein snacks and consumer interest in novel, global flavors offer a foundation for moderate revenue growth and ongoing relevance within the broader snacking sector.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released September 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States operates under the NAICS industry code OD4826. This industry includes establishments that cut, pack and box meat jerky from purchased meats. Meat jerky includes meat that has been cut into long slices or strips and dried, seasoned or otherwise cured. Related terms covered in the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States include cure, dehydrator and us department of agriculture.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States include Unflavored beef jerky, Pork jerky and Game jerky (e.g. deer, elk, salmon and buffalo).
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States include Link Snacks, Inc., Oberto Sausage Company and Conagra Brands, Inc.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States in 2026?
The market size of the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States is $1.0bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States in 2025?
There are 74 businesses in the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States?
The Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States?
The Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States is likely to be impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
Has the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 1.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States are Link Snacks, Inc., Oberto Sausage Company and Conagra Brands, Inc.
What does the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States include?
Dehydrating processed meat and Packaging dehydrated meat are part of the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States is Link Snacks, Inc..
How competitive is the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Meat Jerky Production industry in the United States.
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