Saudi poultry production exceeds 1.4 million tons; self-sufficiency surpasses 80%
RIYADH — The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has confirmed the adoption of five key initiatives that have contributed to localizing Saudi Arabia’s poultry industry, enhancing the sector’s competitiveness, and increasing production efficiency. These efforts have raised broiler chicken production to approximately 1.4 million tons in 2026 and egg production to more than 9 billion…
Saudi Arabia's poultry industry has achieved remarkable progress with production exceeding 1.4 million tons of broiler chicken and more than 9 billion eggs in 2026, according to the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. This self-sufficiency rate stands at 80 percent for poultry meat and is 100 percent for table eggs. The Middle East Poultry Expo 2026, held in Riyadh from October 4 to 6, celebrated these achievements and highlighted initiatives that have improved the sector's competitiveness and efficiency.
The expo, now in its fifth edition, saw a significant increase in exhibitor participation, with over 400 companies and entities from 45 countries attending. The event also honored pioneers, establishments, and partners in the poultry sector through the 2026 Poultry Excellence Award, which recognizes excellence in various categories such as social responsibility, international partnerships, and biosecurity.
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