Considered a by-product in some countries and a delicious and cultural delicacy in others.
China is the main importer of chicken feet and paws, followed by other countries such as South Korea, Australia and Canada.
Especially for young people, chicken feet and chicken paws are served as a snack instead of a dish. China is the largest consumer country of chicken feet and chicken paws in the world.
Chinese demand for chicken feet has been a financial boon for producers in Brazil and the United States. Without the Chinese market, Brazilian and American companies would likely sell chicken feet to processors for pennies a pound.