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Middle East poultry production strain

Overview

In mid‑2026 Turkey reported a steep fall in chicken meat output—down 16 % year‑on‑year in May—and a corresponding rise in farm‑gate prices, while egg and dairy production grew. Industry officials linked the decline to a Competition Authority investigation into the white‑meat sector, which they said was deterring investment and tightening supply.

Around the same time Iran, still reeling from a 24 % drop in poultry output in June 2025, granted a conditional licence to export chicken meat parts and carcasses. The licence was framed as a way to monetize surplus production without jeopardising domestic prices, reflecting concerns that limited supply could trigger further price spikes.

Together, the two snapshots illustrate a broader regional strain on poultry supplies, with falling production prompting price pressures in Turkey and export‑control measures in Iran as policymakers seek to balance market stability and revenue needs.

Entities

Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade (Iran) · Golestan Province · Iran · Iranian poultry industry

Timeline

  1. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Iran approves conditional chicken meat exports amid production drop

    Iran conditionally approved chicken meat exports while June 2025 saw a 24 % drop in poultry production, prompting concerns over domestic prices.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Turkey sees sharp drop in chicken meat output, egg production climbs as prices rise

    Turkey's May 2026 stats show chicken meat production fell 16% while egg output rose 22%; dairy output grew, and a regulator probe has pushed chicken prices above 300 TL/kg.

Sources

aftabnews.ir · bstr.fi · fishvessel.org · skor.sozcu.com.tr · takagazete.com.tr · ticarihayat.com