October 11, 2022

Philippines' chicken production increases 6.9% in Q2 2022

The Philippines' chicken production in the second quarter of 2022 rose 6.9% year on year to 463.12 thousand tonnes, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Central Luzon was the top producer of chicken during the quarter, accounting for 157.90 thousand tonnes or 34.1% of the national total.

Calabarzon produced 86.19 thousand tonnes, Northern Mindanao at 40.53 thousand tonnes, Western Visayas at 30.69 thousand tonnes and Central Visayas at 26.38 thousand tonnes.

Reporting year-on-year gains in production were 12 regions, the PSA said.
 

- BusinessWorld