Analysis of the Situation of Broiler Market in 2003 and Prospect in 2004

The Chinese broiler market in 2003 had a trend of continuous and stable growth. Due to the rise of husbandry cost, the return of husbandry was lower than last year. The price of chicken meat rose first and then declined. During the period from January to October, the import of frozen chicken entrails and chicken wing increased while the export of chicken had declined by a big margin. In the foreign market, the production and consumption of chicken meat had a continuous growth in the world, but the increase extent had been narrowed. The trade of chicken meat had increased slightly. The price at the American chicken meat market had increased in an all-round way. It is estimated that the price of chicken market will be stable with slight increase; the import of chicken meat will not increase greatly; and the export situation will change for the better.


Source: Guide of Chinese Poultry, Vol. 21(1), 2004. p. 12