Chicken production firms ring up strong growth in the first six months

Chicken farming enterprises in China have reported sterling results in the first half of the year, as growing demand and tight supply have bolstered prices.

With the approach of traditionally busy seasons such as the new semester for schools, Mid-Autumn Festival, and the National Day holiday, continued robust market demand is expected, and chicken prices also are expected to climb over the rest of the year.

In the first six months, the total number of slaughtered broiler chickens hit 4.2 billion nationwide, up 15.8 percent year-on-year. Total chicken production reached 6.64 million metric tons, 13.5 percent higher year-on-year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said.