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Bangladesh has a long-standing tradition of backyard poultry farming, initially dominated by rural women and youth farmers. Over time, semi-urban and urban farmers have increasingly participated to meet the rising demand for eggs and meat, signified by average per capita consumption of 12.7 and 26.2 grams respectively. Consequently, the poultry industry has witnessed consistent growth at a CAGR of approximately 8-10%. Despite this progress, the sector continues to grapple with numerous challenges. External disruptions like the pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and currency fluctuations have strained supply chains and raised costs, while internal challenges such as political transitions, weather events, and the energy crisis add to the industry’s difficulties.
On November 18, 2024, PoultryTechBangladesh convened a roundtable discussion, jointly implemented by Larive International and LightCastle Partners, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC) and with the support of the Dutch Embassy. The event assembled a diverse group of industry leaders, policymakers, and development partners to deliberate on critical challenges within the poultry sector. Key topics included stabilizing supply and demand, enhancing biosecurity measures, and improving food and feed safety standards. Additionally, participants explored investment opportunities aimed at modernizing the sector and bolstering its resilience to climate change. The current article has been developed based on the insights and outcomes of the discussion.
Challenges Across The Value Chain
The poultry sector has long struggled with a persistent demand-supply imbalance. A primary factor contributing to this issue is the unchecked production of Day-Old Chicks (DOC). Excessive DOC production leads to a significant price decline, undermining profitability for producers. Consequently, small hatcheries are pushed out of the market, potentially resulting in future DOC shortages and price increases. This ongoing instability poses challenges to effective long-term planning within the industry.
Policy Guidelines and Strategic Proposals
Bangladesh’s poultry sector has considerable growth potential, with demand projected to double by 2050 as a result of increasing population and income levels. Effective policy development will be crucial to tackle challenges with regards to overproduction, export standards, and infrastructure.
For further insights into sustainable pathways for the poultry sector, please refer to our upcoming Policy Paper, set to be released soon at the PoultryTechBangladesh website.
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