[2025 Agricultural Outlook | Livestock] Poultry production increases, prices fall… Chicken imports down 12.6%

The article forecasts a decrease in the prices of poultry products, including chicken, eggs, and ducks, due to an increase in production. The number of broilers is projected to rise by 2.3%, leading to a 2.5% decrease in the livelihood distribution price of broilers. The number of laying hens is expected to drop by 1.9%, but average daily egg production is anticipated to increase. The average number of ducks is projected to rise by 1.5%, resulting in a 1.7% increase in duck meat production. However, the accuracy of these predictions could change due to factors such as the stocking plans of affiliates, production costs, and the spread of avian influenza.

Livelihood distribution price 1,531 won per kg Projected to decrease 2.5% from last year Number of laying hens decreased 1.9% Ducks expected to increase to 8.09 million This year, the prices of major poultry products such as chicken, eggs, and ducks are expected to decrease year-on-year amid the expected increase in production. In the case of broilers, the number of broilers raised in 2025 is expected to increase 2.3% from 97.26 million in 2024 to 99.45 million due to increased chick production potential. Due to the increase in the number of broilers, the number of slaughtered chickens this year is also estimated to increase 2.3% from 618,000 tons last year to 632,000 tons. On the other hand, the import volume of chicken in 2025 is expected to decrease 12.6% from 184,000 tons in 2024 to 160,000 tons due to increased domestic production and the rise in the exchange rate. Due to the increase in domestic production, the livelihood distribution price of broilers in 2025 is expected to ...