Türkiye’s chicken meat production rises by 4.7 in April—statistical agency

In April, the number of slaughtered chicken increased by 8.4%, chicken meat production increased by 4.7%, hen egg production decreased by 0.5% and turkey meat production decreased by 7.9% compared with the same month of the previous year.

In the January-April period, the number of the slaughtered chicken increased by 12.8%, turkey meat production increased by 11.8%, chicken meat production increased by 8.7% and hen egg production decreased by 0.5% compared with the same period of the previous year.

Chicken meat production declined by 1.8% in April compared to the previous month and decreased from 202 thousand 938 tons to 199 thousand 200 tons.

Hen egg production declined by 4% in April compared to the previous month and decreased from 1 billion 653 million 693 thousand units to 1 billion 587 million 961 thousand units. (ILKHA)