Saudi poultry self-sufficiency rises to 84%, says chambers union
Saudi poultry production has doubled self-sufficiency from 42% to 84% in nine years, according to the head of the national poultry producers committee.
Saudi poultry production has more than doubled self-sufficiency levels in just nine years, according to the head of the national poultry producers committee. Abdullah Al-Sarhani revealed that the Kingdom's poultry sector has seen a significant boost in output, with broiler chicken production now covering 86% of local market demand.
He also noted that whole chicken production has exceeded 100% of requirements, and the egg sector has achieved commendable self-sufficiency levels, with production reaching 112-115% of local market needs. Al-Sarhani explained that demand for poultry in Saudi Arabia is growing at an annual rate of about 5%, and the poultry sector contributes significantly to the country's GDP, generating around 30-35 billion riyals (SAR) annually.
The high production levels, coupled with a strategic reserve of frozen poultry, have prompted government authorities to consider reducing imports to bolster local producers.
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