Iranian poultry industry bounces back

Following last year’s production turmoil, Iranian poultry farmers have stabilised production and even re-launched exports. However, according to local market players, several systemic issues continue to plague the poultry industry. Iranian poultry production rebounded in the 1403 Persian year, starting on 23 March 2024, Ali Ebrahimi, chairman of the board of the National Union of Goshti Poultry Farmers, told local news outlet Balag. Ebrahimi recalled that last year, Iran had to resort to chicken imports to fill the gaps in the domestic market left by crumbling domestic production. This year, however, the market has some production surplus, allowing farmers to resume chicken exports. He revealed that Iran has regained the position of a net poultry exporter in the current year, selling roughly 13,000 tonnes of poultry to foreign customers, primarily in Iraq. ALSO READ: Market trends in this edition of Poultry World Chicken prices have also stabilised. Ebrahimi said that during the ...