Iran’s poultry industry has achieved a new production milestone, with monthly output of fertile eggs reaching a record 7.5 million units, as reported by
Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS.
Industry representatives stated that the record reflects the resilience of domestic producers and the growing capacity of Iran’s poultry sector despite economic and operational challenges.
According to production officials, the facility is capable of producing up to 300,000 breeder hens and currently accounts for approximately one-third of the country’s day-old laying chick production. The latest output record follows a long-term strategy launched a year ago to expand domestic breeding capacity and reduce dependence on external supplies.
Industry experts noted that Iran has now achieved self-sufficiency in breeder flock production, allowing domestic producers to fully meet national demand. This development has strengthened supply chain resilience and reduced vulnerability to external market fluctuations.
Beyond domestic supply, fertile egg exports are emerging as a growing contributor to the agricultural economy. Since January 2025, more than four million fertile eggs and approximately 500,000 day-old chicks have been exported to international markets, highlighting increasing demand for Iranian poultry genetics and production expertise.
Sector specialists argue that Iran’s poultry products maintain a competitive advantage in quality compared with several regional producers, creating additional opportunities for export growth and foreign currency earnings.
Looking ahead, producers aim to increase monthly fertile egg production to eight million units and expand day-old chick output to between 2.5 million and three million birds per month. Such capacity, experts say, would further strengthen national protein supply chains while supporting the country’s broader agricultural development goals.