Chicken production in European Union to remain stable despite HPAI

Chicken meat production in European Union is expected to remain stable with a growth of 0.3 percent which is 0.9 percent...

Chicken meat production in the European Union (EU) is expected to remain stable in 2023 with a growth of 0.3 percent which is 0.9 percent less compared to the growth for 2022. The low results for the current year could be a consequence of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) that also affected laying hens, turkeys, and ducks operations leading to a significant reduction in breeding stock. Also, price changes translate into high energy and feed grain costs, restraining poultry production.

In terms of the forecast of poultry production in different European countries, the USDA indicated in the most recent Poultry, and Products Semi-Annual report the following:

Poland: HPAI continues affecting this country and, together with the lower profit margin leading to a reduction in meat production for 2023. Increasing competition from cheaper Ukrainian poultry in