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Shockwaves through the supply chain
According to RaboResearch analysis, "War has sent shockwaves through the Middle East's poultry supply chain, disrupting trade routes and tightening access to essential inputs."
The Middle East accounts for 8% of the global poultry market, 15% of global poultry trade, and 10% of global production growth.
Critical vulnerabilities
Countries most affected by Strait of Hormuz disruptions include Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Bahrain, and the UAE.
Brazil dominates exports to the region, shipping approximately 100,000 tonnes monthly — representing over one-third of its total poultry exports.
Consumption and production
Poultry comprises 55% of protein intake in the Middle East, with annual consumption growth of 3%.
Regional production has doubled since 2004 to over 7 million tonnes, while consumption reached approximately 9 million tonnes, creating a 2-million-tonne import dependency.
War has sent shockwaves through the Middle East's poultry supply chain, disrupting trade routes and tightening access to essential inputs.— RaboResearch Analysis
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