Rabobank’s Global Poultry Outlook Q1 2026

🌍 Rabobank Global Poultry Industry Outlook for Q1 2026: Strong Growth Ahead

The global poultry sector is set for another solid year in 2026, with forecast growth of ~2.5%, building on three consecutive years of ~3% global expansion.

Key drivers include:
✔️ Competitive pricing versus other proteins
✔️ Growing demand in Asia, Africa, and Latin America
✔️ Consumer preference for convenient, versatile, and healthy proteins
✔️ Potential dietary impacts linked to rising use of GLP-1 weight management medications

While market conditions remain positive in many regions, volatility continues to be a defining feature. Geopolitics and avian influenza remain major risk factors, reinforcing the importance of operational excellence, biosecurity, and strategic planning across the value chain.

Global poultry trade is expected to grow more slowly (1.5-2%) than overall production, reflecting a continued shift toward food-security-driven, local-to-local production models.

👉 Read the full exclusive analysis here: https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/q011332991-global-poultry-quarterly-q1-2026-another-bullish-year-for-poultry-but-with-more-market-volatility