Poultry Sector Sees Increased Chicken Meat and Egg Production

September 14, 2026 · Dünya Gazetesi

According to TurkStat data, chicken meat production rose 5.5% year-on-year in July 2026, while egg production increased by 17.2%.

Rise in Chicken Meat and Eggs

According to the broiler poultry production data for July 2026 announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), the poultry sector recorded remarkable growth on both monthly and annual bases. In July, chicken meat production across Turkey increased by 5.5% compared to the same month last year, reaching 251,861 tons. Egg production saw a much more significant rise, with a 17.2% annual increase, bringing total production to 1,904,042,000 units.

Steady Increase in Slaughter Numbers

Examining the monthly performance data, chicken meat production increased by 8.4% compared to the previous month, and egg production rose by 3.5%. According to TurkStat data, the volume of poultry processed in slaughterhouses continued its regular increase. The number of chickens slaughtered in July expanded by 1.8% compared to the same period last year, recorded at 133,407,000 units.

First Seven Months of the Year Overview

In the first seven months of the year, covering the January-July 2026 period, key indicators of the poultry sector continued their upward trend. Total chicken egg production showed a high increase of 18.4% compared to the same period of the previous year. During the same seven-month period, the number of chickens slaughtered increased by 1.3%, and total chicken meat production rose by 1.1%, exhibiting a balanced upward trend.

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