Poultry
Tanzania Chicken and Eggs Production
In 2018, Tanzania produced 78,110 tons of chicken meat and 3.1 billion eggs.
Among the existing 4.6 million livestock households in Tanzania, 3.7 million households keep chickens. Traditional poultry encompasses about 70% of producers while commercial takes about 30%.
However, 60% of eggs are consumed away from home (in restaurants, and hotels) while the rest (40%) are consumed at home.
Tanzania Chicken and Eggs Consumption
The per capita consumption is 106 eggs and has been increasing particularly with people in the middle-class mining and tourism industry. Consumption of meat is low and is estimated at 2.07 per capita consumption per annum.
Investment Opportunities in Poultry in Tanzania
Several market actors are involved in the chicken-egg value chain; poultry producers, village egg collectors, small and big traders, restaurants, and hotels.
The poultry industry has the potential to employ a large number of people, especially the youth who are currently facing unemployment.
Investment opportunities exist along the value chain in the areas of breeder farms, cross-breed chicken research and development, processing facilities including slaughterhouses and cold storage, animal feed technology including processing and storage, farm infrastructures and transportation.
According to the Ministry, The internal rate of return on the investment for improved traditional and improved tropical family chicken production is estimated at 75% and 58%, respectively while for specialized broilers and layers, the projected return would be 57% and 36%. These returns on investments are higher than the average interest rates charged on loans which is 16-17% hence representing a profitable investment.
Last Updated: 13th May 2024
