According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s International Egg and Poultry Review, global poultry exports have increased 25% over the past five years with over 80% of that growth due to increased demand from the Middle East and sub Saharan Africa. Poultry production in the U.S. is forecast to increase 3% to a record 17.5 million metric tons on lower input costs and higher demand. Production in Brazil will rise to a record 13 million metric tons on sufficient feed supplies at lower costs. Brazil’s exports to the Middle East will rise as Brazil can supply the region with Halal-certified poultry. India’s production is expected to increase 6% on increased demand for animal protein from consumers. Russia’s poultry sector has been expanding rapidly to a record production of 3.3 million metric tons, and China’s rose slightly to a record 13.7 million metric tons – both because of government support and expansion programs. In Europe, production is expected to increase by 9 million metric tons, also because of greater domestic demand and reduced feed costs.
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