Poultry — Market Analysis
QAA Intelligence provides market analysis, price trends, supply-demand insight and trading intelligence for the global poultry market.
Price Trend
Recent price history (last 14 days)
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 04:00 GST | 1.79 USD/kg |
| 2026-03-01 04:00 GST | 1.66 USD/kg |
| 2026-04-01 04:00 GST | 1.75 USD/kg |
| 2026-05-01 04:00 GST | 1.86 USD/kg |
| 2026-06-01 04:00 GST | 1.77 USD/kg |
| 2026-07-01 04:00 GST | 1.73 USD/kg |
| 2026-08-01 04:00 GST | 1.69 USD/kg |
| 2026-09-01 04:00 GST | 1.81 USD/kg |
Poultry Market Overview
Poultry is the fastest-growing major protein globally due to its lower feed cost per kilogram of output compared with beef, and its shorter production cycle allows supply to respond to demand more quickly than red meat.
Global Supply & Demand
Feed grain costs (corn and soybean meal) are the largest input cost driving poultry supply economics, while avian-influenza outbreaks are the main source of sudden regional supply disruption.
Major Producing Countries
The United States, Brazil and the European Union are the largest poultry producers and exporters, with Brazil in particular a major supplier of frozen poultry to Middle Eastern markets.
Major Importing Markets
The Middle East is a major destination for imported frozen and processed poultry, with Halal certification and cold-chain requirements playing an important role.
Key Factors Affecting Poultry Prices
Corn and soybean meal feed costs, avian-influenza outbreaks, and Halal cold-chain logistics requirements are the factors most directly shaping poultry prices and availability for QAA's markets.
Poultry Market Outlook
QAA Intelligence tracks official government benchmarks and structured news monitoring to surface shifts in the poultry market, updated on a monthly cadence in line with available source data.
Global Benchmarks
Latest News
Market Analysis & Outlook
The World Bank Pink Sheet poultry benchmark rose 7.1% month-on-month to $1.81/kg as of September 2026, up from $1.69/kg in August. This is a monthly benchmark, not a live quote, so the move reflects broader averaged market conditions over the period rather than a single-day event. Contextual headlines point to tightening global trade conditions: the EU has halted poultry imports from six zones in Canada, the UK, and the US (likely avian-influenza related), while the US APHIS is separately reviewing HPAI-related import waiting periods. Such restrictions can reduce the pool of eligible exporters, tightening supply in importing markets and supporting prices. Tariff disputes in South Africa and reported price surges in Pakistan also suggest regional supply tightness. However, the price data alone cannot confirm a single causal driver -- the increase is consistent with, but not proven by, these disease-control and trade-restriction headlines.
Outlook: With avian-influenza-linked import restrictions still active in multiple regions, near-term supply tightness could keep prices elevated or rising, though the monthly benchmark nature means confirmation will lag actual market conditions.
Data Coverage: ModerateWant the drivers, signals and outlook behind these numbers? QAA Commodity Advisory covers poultry every two weeks. Buying it? QAA supplies poultry from its own supplier network and manages the whole supply chain: see Poultry sourcing. For any other product, QAA Trade Services buys it from your supplier, or one we find for you, then ships and delivers it.