From 2013 to 2016, the poultry meat slaughtering industry in Kenya experienced a steady decline. However, in 2017, the industry saw a dramatic increase, with a year-on-year variation of 166.27%. This upward trend continued through 2018, reaching its peak before experiencing another dip in 2019. From 2020 onwards, the industry showed moderate growth, with a notable year-on-year increase of 10.72% in 2020. As of 2023, the volume stood at 37.95 million units. From 2024, forecasted data suggests a steady growth rate with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 2.11%, culminating in 43.34 million units by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements in poultry farming and processing
- Government policies and initiatives to support the poultry industry
- Impact of global economic conditions on local production and consumption
- Potential outbreaks of poultry diseases and their mitigation measures
