Number of Meat Markets Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
18,236
meat markets businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The meat markets industry has grown 4.2% since 2000 (from 17,507 to 18,236 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 18,236 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+11.5%).
- •Employment: 175,048 workers in 2023 (17.1% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 58%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18,236 | 21,452 | 175,048 | 14.9% | 10.3% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 17,306 | 20,461 | 164,796 | 15.3% | 9.7% | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 16,356 | 19,597 | 160,068 | 11.7% | 13.1% | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 16,183 | 19,946 | 165,434 | 9.8% | 10.5% | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 16,348 | 20,114 | 162,246 | 10.7% | 10.3% | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 16,020 | 19,894 | 160,726 | 11.0% | 10.7% | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 15,870 | 19,764 | 156,946 | 11.1% | 10.6% | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 16,470 | 20,295 | 166,595 | 12.3% | 11.6% | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 16,366 | 20,255 | 158,268 | 11.9% | 10.4% | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 16,251 | 19,958 | 150,219 | 11.2% | 10.5% | +2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.