Poultry production in China is expected to remain stable at 14.3 million metric tons in 2023, according to a recent USDA-FAS GAIN report.

White feather broilers’ share of overall chicken production is expected to increase, while yellow feather broiler production is expected to decline.

In 2023, imports (excluding paws) are expected to reach 750 thousand MT from lower 2022 rates. China currently restricts imports of select US poultry and poultry products from several locations based on concerns over highly pathogenic avian influenza.

China’s exports in 2023 are expected to increase 5% to 575 thousand MT as demand resumes in mature and new markets.