# Middle East poultry production strain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/middle-east-poultry-production-strain
> Updated: 2026-07-25T17:05:15.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-25: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-approves-conditional-chicken-meat-exports-amid-production-drop

### 2026-07-13: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-sees-sharp-drop-in-chicken-meat-output-egg-production-climbs-as-prices-rise

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