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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Worst case scenario averted: Thai broilers rebound strongly from COVID-19
Rapid economic revival, booming exports to China minimize COVID-19 losses, with a strong 2021 recovery ahead. Exports may hit one million tonnes.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Thai broilers fly higher on wings, breasts and Brazilian woes
Early year losses in Thailand are offset by rising profitability abroad. China's liberalizing of broiler imports, Brazilian trade misfortunes, barley imports offer an escape from high production costs and bloated domestic supplies.
Friday, December 22, 2017
Thailand, Argentina & Turkey: A tale of three tier 2 broiler suppliers
For niche suppliers, an abundance of raw inputs does not always translate into a competitive advantage. Marketing, value-added processing and just plain luck play important roles.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
When everything goes right: Thai broiler exports exceed expectations as consumption growth recovers
If the 2000s were a time when everything went wrong for Thai broiler integrators, the 2010s have seen everything go right. After enjoying years of export-led growth, domestic consumption is recovering from years of stagnation and leading to ...
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Well done! A clean bill of health for Thailand's broiler sector
Seven post bird flu crisis years did not deter Thai integrators from undertaking a risky reinvention of their broiler sector. Thai chicken's productivity, exports, and reputation are reaping the benefits of this far-sighted strategy.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Thailand's broiler sector: Flying high again
• The substitution of EU grandparent stock in place of banned, bird-flu afflicted US supplies sustained production • Improving feed conversion ratios, finishing weights, biosecure housings boosted efficiency and meat safety • High red meat ...
Friday, June 10, 2016
A tough year for Thailand's broiler sector
• It was hoped that excess production caused by Saha Farms resuming operations could be exported • America's fast recovery from its bird flu outbreak and the Brazilian currency's 30% fall versus the Thai baht made it impossible to carry H1 ...
Thursday, December 17, 2015
A financial recovery, long-term challenges loom for Thailand's broiler sector
• Saha Farms's production restart overwhelms export growth, deflating prices and returns • A ban on US grandparent stock will constrain supplies, boost 2016 prices and profits • Cruel working conditions cast a dark cloud over reputation of ...
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Born of misfortune: Thailand's broiler sector goes on a lucky streak
With fortune finally going their way, lessons learned during their bird flu crisis are being used to their competitive advantage. Ever since Saha Farms went broke and Thailand's trade with Europe and Japan was liberalized, the Thai broiler ...
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Thailand's broiler prices fall ahead of second vegetarian festival (week ended Oct 24, 2014)
The US Department of Agriculture in an October 2014 report expects Thai broiler products' exports in 2014 to total 570,000 tonnes. Brazil and Argentina are poised to capture a greater share of the Russian market as a result of the recent ba ...
Friday, August 22, 2014
Chinese festival, rising export orders push Thai broiler prices up (week ended August 8, 2014)
Millions of Thais of Chinese origin observe the Hungry Ghost Festival, which runs from Aug. 10 to 28 this year, by offering food to departed ancestors. Increased export demand, especially for Japan, has also helped boost local broiler price ...
Monday, December 23, 2013
Falling costs, rising prices and a fortuitous default: Thailand's broiler sector divides up the spoils
Although they invest heavily to boost productivity and win back market share, Thai integrators also leverage one-off events to their advantage. It has been a stormy but mostly good year for Thailand's broiler integrators, who missed their e ...
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Thailand's broiler market price remains stable after Chinese Spirit Festival (week ended Aug 23, 2013)
Agriculture Minister Yukol Limleamthong said Japan is considering the approval for Thai fresh chicken import after Thai agricultural embassy in Japan submitted the request for approval to export Thai fresh chicken after Thailand is free fro ...
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Thailand's broiler sector rides out the storm
To get over a period of high feed costs, output growth tapers off out as inventories fall amid skyrocketing consumption and exports. After years of adding capacity in anticipation of regaining market access to the EU and Japan, Thailand's b ...
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Thai broiler industry to gain with increased export volume to EU market (week ended Jun 7, 2013)
Demand in chicken meat is higher, matched by an increased supply, while fresh chicken exports to major markets such as Japan is still delayed. Hence local chicken prices were unchanged from last week. Chicken farm gate price is stable at TH ...

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