April 12, 2013

Philippines poultry sector sees 4.5% in output during 2012

The poultry sector of the Philippines has seen a rise of 4.5% in output during 2012, due to strong chicken production and high demand throughout the year.

Chicken and duck production went up by 4.61% and 2.08%, respectively.

This year also saw a rise in poultry production, due to an increase in laying flocks and sustained demand for eggs. Hence, poultry production rose 4.37% in 2013.

In 2012, duck egg production rose 5.52%. Increased acquisition of laying flocks and higher egg-laying efficiency ratio were cited in most regions, according to the USDA.

On July 1 2012, about 55% of the country's total chicken population consisted of broilers and egg layers in commercial farms. Native chickens comprised about 45% of the total chicken inventory.

The top three chicken producing regions during 2012 were Central Luzon, Calabarzon and Northern Mindanao.

During January to June 2012, of the total country's egg production, 82.20% were produced in commercial farms while 17.8% came from native chickens. Around 69% came from the country's top three producing regions, which were Calabarzon, Central Luzon and Central Visayas.

Some of the major importing nations of Filipino poultry meat were Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Germany. In 2012, exports were valued at around US$33.3 million.