Perishable Goods

What Are the Most Popular American Deli Meats?

If you're not into pre-packaged cheese or meat, or are looking for a fresh snack, where do you turn? The deli. According to data published in the "Consumer Perishable Databook" the deli actually outpaces most other departments, as consumers still turn to the deli for prepared everyday meal solutions and on-the-go snacking". When it comes to meet over the counter, turkey with a share of 34.6 percent is even more popular than ham, followed by beef and chicken.

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This chart shows the category share of bulk meat sales at delis in the United States in 2017

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Sales growth of most popular deli lunch meats in the United States in 2017, by category (change to prior sales year)
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Retail sales share of deli prepared foods in the United States in 2015, by type*
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Sales share of deli meat category in the U.S. in 2024, by segment
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Sales of deli department foods in grocery stores in the United States in 2025, by category (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Share of consumers in Canada purchasing deli meat products as of 2024, by segment
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Percentage of deli sales from meat in the United States in 2018, by region

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