What lies ahead for the global poultry industry in 2025?

With an improving global economy, the outlook for the poultry industry is broadly positive but plenty of uncertainties remain on the horizon.

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Mark Clements
January 6, 2025
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Some exporters have been hit hard in 2024 due to weaker demand from China, while others, with less of a focus on China, have seen strong overseas demand for their products. 2024 is expected to end with total trade relatively flat, but 2025 should see a rebound of 2%.
Some exporters have been hit hard in 2024 due to weaker demand from China, while others, with less of a focus on China, have seen strong overseas demand for their products. 2024 is expected to end with total trade relatively flat, but 2025 should see a rebound of 2%.
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As 2024 draws to an end and we move into 2025, what can the poultry industry expect?

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