Saudi Arabia doubles chicken production in two years

Published 2024년 6월 19일

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In 2022, Saudi Arabia produced 1 million tons of chicken, meeting 70% of its consumption needs, a significant increase from 42% in 2016. The nation aims for 85% self-sufficiency by 2030, bolstered by initiatives like the Agricultural Development Fund. February saw a record monthly production of 100,000 tons, with annual production expected to reach at least 2 million tons. At the Middle East Poultry Expo in Riyadh, seven Dutch companies secured deals worth over 4 billion Saudi riyals. Major Saudi companies such as Tanmiah Food Company and Almarai have strong partnerships with Dutch firms. Saudi Arabia, the largest poultry producer in the Middle East, contributed 71% of the region's production in 2022.

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Despite difficult circumstances such as water scarcity, Saudi Arabia produced 1 million tons of chicken in 2022, accounting for 70 percent of total consumption. In 2016 this was still 42 percent. In the short month of February, the record monthly production of 100,000 tons was celebrated, reports Agrobericht Abroad. This brings the expected production for this year to at least 2 million tons of chicken. Saudi Arabia's goal is to be 85 percent self-sufficient by 2030, as stated in the Saudi Vision 2030. With this, the country wants to provide affordable and safe food for its 32.2 million inhabitants. The government therefore supports the growth of the poultry sector with initiatives such as the Agricultural Development Fund. This fund includes a financing program for foreign companies wishing to establish themselves in Saudi Arabia. Deals Dutch companies During the third edition of the Middle East Poultry Expo, from May 13 to 15 in the Saudi capital Riyadh, seven Dutch companies ...

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