Record poultry production in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia continues to surprise the world with its achievements in the agro-industrial sector. According to the latest data, the Kingdom produced more than 558 thousand tons of poultry meat in the first half of 2024. This figure was a record for the country and shows an impressive growth of 9% compared to the same period last year. This trend shows significant progress in the poultry industry, which is becoming an increasingly important part of the economy.

Reasons for the increase in production

The main factor contributing to this increase in production has been the introduction of efficient biosecurity processes and the use of modern technology on poultry farms. This includes automating processes, improving poultry housing conditions and optimizing feed, which in turn leads to increased productivity and reduced losses.

In addition, Saudi Arabia is actively investing in agribusiness development. The country’s Agricultural Development Fund offers financial support of up to 70% for projects that utilize advanced technologies. This makes investment in poultry more affordable and attractive to farmers.

Statistics and prospects

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Saudi Arabia will produce 1.13 million tons of chicken meat, 375,000 tons of chicken eggs and 96 tons of pigeon meat in 2022. Although figures for 2023 have not yet been released, the current rate of growth in poultry meat production suggests that this year will also be a successful year for the industry.

The Kingdom’s poultry development strategy includes not only increasing production, but also improving the quality of the product. With the growing demand for poultry meat in both domestic and international markets, Saudi Arabia aims to create a competitive and sustainable industry.

Impact on the country’s economy

Increasing poultry meat production has a direct impact on Saudi Arabia’s economy. It creates new jobs, promotes related industries and reduces dependence on imports. In addition, increased domestic production reduces the price of poultry meat for consumers, which is also an important aspect in the face of global economic instability.

Saudi Arabia is showing impressive results in the poultry sector, which opens up new horizons for the country’s agro-industrial complex. With active investment and the use of modern technology, we can expect the Kingdom to continue to strengthen its position in the poultry market both domestically and internationally in the future.

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