Forecast: Poultry Meat Production in South Africa

In recent years, South African poultry meat production has seen a mixed pattern of growth and slight declines. Between 2013 and 2017, production experienced modest fluctuations, with the highest actual production in 2013 at 1.71 million metric tons, and a minimal drop to 1.66 million metric tons by 2017. From 2018 onwards, there was a consistent upward trend, peaking at 1.95 million metric tons in 2023. The average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the last five years stands at 2.79%. Future forecasts are optimistic, with an estimated CAGR of 1.24% over the next five years, predicting production to reach 2.11 million metric tons by 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

• Technological advancements in poultry farming
• Influence of government policies and trade agreements
• Changing consumer preferences and demand for lean protein
• Impact of global market conditions on local production capacity