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Poultry: DR Congo Approves New Project to Boost the Local Industry and Production

Poultry: DR Congo Approves New Project to Boost the Local Industry and Production

During the Council of Ministers held on October 18, 2024, the Congolese government approved a pilot project to boost DR Congo’s poultry output. "This project will cover eight areas across the country and aims to organize the poultry sector and connect modern and traditional farming to ensure food security and self-sufficiency in poultry products (meat, eggs, and derivatives)," read the Council’s minutes, published by the Communication Ministry.

According to the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, the project will run for 24 months, starting this year. While specific details were not provided, reports suggest the project will focus on training producers, improving access to quality supplies, and developing poultry farming infrastructure.

According to the Central Bank of Congo (BCC), the DRC's poultry flock was estimated at over 18.9 million birds in 2023. However, since the local production fails to meet demand, the country has been importing more.

Data from the Trade Map platform shows that Congolese poultry meat imports have grown by an average of 3.72% per year over the past five years, rising from 122,964 tonnes in 2019 to over 142,300 tonnes in 2023. Over this period, import costs have also increased by an average of 8.05% per year–from $66.4 million in 2019 to nearly $91 million in 2023.

Stéphanas Assocle, Ecofin Agency

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