June 2, 2022

Malaysia may review exports of palm kernel cake to ensure chicken feed supply

Malaysia's Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities may review its export policy on palm kernel cake, to ensure chicken feed supply and stabilise stocks of the meat in the country, Reuters reported.

Its minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said they will speak to other stakeholders to review their export policy on palm kernel cake to support local broilers.

Malaysia has imposed a ban on chicken exports until output and input costs stabilise amid rising prices.

She said most of Malaysia's palm kernel cake is shipped to Europe for their cattle sector.

She said the ministry will discuss how to ensure that palm kernel waste is available as animal feed for the domestic poultry industry as soon as possible.

Zuraida said grain and soybeans, which Malaysia imports, are commonly used in chicken feed. However, the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and unpredictable weather patterns have resulted in a global shortage.

She said As a result, chickens were fed less, causing livestock to grow more slowly than usual, thereby limiting the supply of chickens.

Malaysia is the world's second-largest producer of palm oil and exporter of palm kernel cake, which it claims can be used to replace imported feed.

-      Reuters