UK Poultrymeat Output Hits Record High
UK Poultrymeat Production Reaches All-Time High in 2025
UK poultrymeat production reached a record 2.07 million tonnes in 2025, rising 1.6% year on year. This was despite ongoing operational and regulatory pressures across the sector.
According to analysis reported by Poultry Network, the increase was driven primarily by broiler meat output. Broiler meat output climbed 1.7% to a record 1.86 million tonnes. This growth came despite challenges including lower stocking densities, fluctuating chick placements and continued disease and cost pressures.
The data highlights poultry’s role as the UK’s most resilient and scalable protein sector. The industry maintained growth at a time when red meat supply remains structurally tight. Producers have continued to optimise efficiency and throughput to offset constraints imposed by welfare changes and biosecurity demands.
The performance underlines poultrymeat’s strategic importance to UK food security and retail supply. This is particularly vital as consumer demand remains strong for affordable and versatile protein options.
Source: Poultry Network | 16 January 2026
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