Poultry Surplus Risk

Mahmoud El-Anani, head of the General Union of Poultry Producers, said the industry is facing a surplus in supply, not a production shortage. Domestic output stands at around 1.6 billion chickens a year, enough to meet the market’s entire needs, while production capacity exceeds 1.8 billion. The surplus relative to demand is putting downward pressure on selling prices and causing producers losses. Ways to absorb it include relying more on domestic products and expanding exports, while some companies are reducing the time they keep breeder flocks. The surplus may persist this year and perhaps into next year, making it necessary to balance production with consumption to ensure the industry’s sustainability.

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