Central Asia is poised to experience a significant shift in its poultry trade landscape with the establishment of a new US$43 million poultry genetics facility in Uzbekistan. This development is set to reshape regional trade by reducing the area's dependence on European poultry genetics and fostering local production.
The facility will produce 4 million heads of parent flock annually, meeting over 80% of the region's demand for poultry genetics. This increase in local production is expected to significantly impact trade patterns, as it will lower the region's reliance on European imports and potentially create new trade opportunities within Central Asia.
The new facility will also enhance cost efficiency in the poultry sector. Currently, importing poultry genetics from Europe incurs logistics costs of around US$2 per head. The new facility will reduce this cost to 50 cents per head, leading to potential annual savings of up to US$5 million. These savings could positively influence trade balances and improve the competitiveness of Central Asia's poultry industry in the global market.
By strengthening the local poultry industry, this project not only supports regional trade but also aligns with broader economic development goals, including increasing self-sufficiency and fostering sustainable growth in the agricultural sector.
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