Growth in broiler production may outpace all other meats in China in 2011 as it is the least affected by high feed costs, said a USDA report. Total broiler meat production in 2011 is expected to rise 5% and another 5% in 2012 to 13.8 million tonnes thanks to considerably higher pork prices in 2011 combined with lower than expected broiler meat imports in 2012. The report estimated China’s total meat production in 2012 to increase 3% from 2011. Of the total, beef is estimated to account for 7%, pork 63%, sheep meat 6% and poultry meat 23% total.
The report also said pork production in 2012 is estimated to increase 4% driven by high prices and a resumption of production subsidies.
Source: Asian Agribusiness
