The chicken meat carcass weight in India is forecasted to gradually increase from 16.64 to 17.53 thousand tenth grams per animal between 2024 and 2028. In 2023, the weight stood at 16.42, indicating a moderate upward trend. The year-on-year percentage growth is consistent, showing an increase of around 1.38% annually over the last two years. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next five years is calculated to be approximately 1.5%, signaling a steady rise in carcass weight.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Impact of feed innovations on growth rates and carcass quality.
- Influence of changing climate conditions on poultry farming practices.
- Adoption of new breeding technologies for further weight enhancement.
