Key Market Indicators
Malaysia's poultry meat production is expected to reach 1.7 million metric tons by 2026, up from 1.68 million metric tons in 2021. This represents an average annual growth rate of 0.3%. Since 2017, production has increased by 0.6% each year. In 2021, Malaysia ranked 16th in the world, with South Africa coming in a spot higher at 1.68 million metric tons. China, Brazil and Russia placed second, third and fourth respectively. Meanwhile, Malaysia's poultry meat consumption is projected to reach 1.22 million metric tons by 2026, down from 1.22 million metric tons in 2021. This works out to a rate of decline of 0.1% year-on-year. Since 2017, demand has decreased by 0.3% annually. The country placed 23rd in 2021, with Poland overtaking it at 1.22 million metric tons. The United States, Brazil and Russia followed in second, third and fourth place respectively.
