Stability in EU poultry meat production predicted for 2024

The USDA has just published one of its forecast reports on poultry meat production in the EU for 2024. It indicates that there will be stability in production with a growth of 0.4%, up to 11.11 million t , after having registered an increase of 1.65% in 2023. Meat production has benefited from slightly lower energy and feed prices in 2023, especially in Poland, now the EU's top producer. In several countries such as the Netherlands and Belgium, environmental regulations, such as new limits on nitrogen emissions, limit further expansion in production. French chicken meat production also fell in 2023, as French production costs remain relatively high. Regarding demand, the USDA expects it to grow 0.9% in 2024, up to 10.25 million tons. In the medium term, growth would be constant due to a greater preference for this type of meat due to its more affordable price and because it is considered healthier, more versatile and easier to prepare. EU chicken meat imports increased by 2% in ...