Türkiye's poultry production declines in June

According to the report, chicken meat production for the current period stood at 176,179 tons, while hen egg production reached a total of 1.58 billion units.

In a month-on-month comparison for June, the statistics showcased a 3.7% rise in hen egg production, indicating a positive trend. However, chicken meat production experienced a notable decline of 19.7%, accompanied by a 22.3% reduction in the number of slaughtered chickens. Furthermore, turkey meat production witnessed a significant downturn of 30.2% in comparison to the same period the previous year.

For the cumulative period from January to June, hen egg production demonstrated a growth of 3.7%. On the other hand, chicken meat production faced a decline of 5.5%, while turkey meat production decreased by 8.2%. Additionally, the number of slaughtered chickens showed an 8.8% drop when compared to the same timeframe in the previous year.

June's performance also revealed a drop in production compared to the previous month. Chicken meat production witnessed a decrease of 16.1%, falling from 210,014 tons to 176,179 tons. Hen egg production also experienced a decline of 3.6% from the previous month, with a decrease from 1,644,067,000 units to 1,584,895,000 units.

These fluctuations within the Turkish poultry industry have garnered attention, sparking discussions about potential factors influencing the market dynamics. Experts are closely monitoring these trends to gain insights into the broader agricultural landscape and its potential implications for the economy. (ILKHA)