Friday, March 11, 2016

Imported chicken eating out local share. Poultry producers demand an increase in Customs fees


Poultry production reached 75 million heads of chicken in 2015, increasing from 60 million in 2013, according to the Syndicate of Poultry Producers. However, around 24 million heads, equivalent to 12,000 tons of chicken breasts are imported annually.

Haytham Nawam, Vice Chairman of the Syndicate, said: "Local farmers and poultry companies have the ability to meet all market demand for chicken." Most poultry companies, such as Hawa Chicken, Tanmia, Wilco, and Snagro, have plans to expand ...

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