Poultry prices rise up to 50% in 1 month on supply shortage, rising demand

The supply shortage was caused by farmers reducing their output due to the weak demand seen earlier

Poultry prices have surged by up to 50 per cent in the past one month due to supply shortage and rising consumer demand with the onset of cold weather.  

Data compiled by poultrybazaar.net, a popular online platform in this sector, showed broiler chicken prices (2-2.5 kgs) jumped by 51 per cent to trade at Rs 98 a kg at present, from Rs 65 a kg about a month ago. Similarly, broiler chicken of similar size is quoted at Rs 99 a kg and Rs 74 a kg in Mumbai and Raipur, respectively, from their respective levels of Rs 66