Global poultry production continues to grow: forecast for 2026

However, the market may face risks associated with bird flu and geopolitical conflicts. Bird flu has already negatively impacted production in northwestern Europe, Spain, and the United States , and trade disputes are also affecting exports . Fertilized egg prices have reached historic highs and could rise if the epidemic continues.

Poultry meat trade will grow by 1.5-2%, but will be weaker than overall production growth. Several countries, such as India and Indonesia, are beginning to focus more on meeting their own needs, reducing import volumes. Meanwhile, Brazil is strengthening its presence in the international market, and China plans to increase poultry exports in 2026.