May 14, 2025

Philippines' poultry production up by 9.3% year-on-year in Q1 2025

Philippine poultry production rose to 711,160 metric tons in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 9.3% year-on-year increase, according to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

The chicken egg subsector posted the strongest growth, reaching 201,600 MT, an increase of 12.1% year-on-year. The chicken meat subsector followed with an 8.7% rise to 550,500 MT, while duck production edged up 1.5% to 6,400 MT. In contrast, duck egg production declined by 4.3%, totaling 12,500 MT for the quarter.

PSA data also showed that value-wise, the poultry industry stood at ₱110.82 billion (US$1.96 billion) in current prices, reflecting a 20.8% increase from the same period last year. Poultry production accounted for 17.8% of the total value of agriculture and fisheries output in Q1.

The chicken subsector remained dominant, contributing ₱80.76 billion (US$1.43 billion), or 72.9% of the sector's total value, followed by chicken eggs (₱27.07 billion or US$479 million; 24.4%), duck eggs (₱1.77 billion or US$31.3 million; 1.6%), and duck meat (₱1.22 billion or US$21.6 million; 1.1%).

Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. welcomed the sector's Q1 expansion, citing favorable weather conditions and intensified government interventions as key drivers of growth.

"We are optimistic that the recovery in the first quarter signals momentum for the latter half of the year," Tiu Laurel stated.

Earlier projections indicated sustained growth for both the chicken meat and chicken egg subsectors. The administration is banking on higher agricultural production to stabilise food supply, manage inflation, and ensure affordable consumer prices.

Slowing price increases in poultry, vegetables, and fruits, coupled with the continued decline in rice prices, contributed to taming inflation to 1.4% in April—its lowest level since November 2019.

— aviNews