Mauritius Chicken Output Drops 2,000 Tonnes in Early 2026
After a record year in 2025, Mauritius produced 25,900 tonnes of chicken in the first half of 2026 — down from 27,900 tonnes in the same period last year.
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Mauritius has seen a notable dip in domestic chicken production in the first half of 2026, according to the latest figures from Statistics Mauritius, the government's official statistical body.
Between January and June 2026, local poultry farms produced 25,900 tonnes of chicken — roughly 2,000 tonnes less than the 27,900 tonnes recorded over the same six months in 2025. That represents a decline of approximately 7%.
**A step back after a strong 2025**
The drop is particularly striking given that 2025 was a growth year for the sector. Annual chicken production rose from 53,900 tonnes in 2024 to 57,000 tonnes in 2025 — an increase of more than 3,000 tonnes, or around 6%. The 2026 first-half figures suggest that momentum has not carried into the new year.
Statistics Mauritius collects and publishes agricultural production data regularly, tracking output from the island's livestock and poultry industries, which are a key part of the local food supply chain.
**Prices are also climbing**
The production shortfall is being felt at the price level. The Agricultural Producer Price Index — which measures what farmers receive for their goods — shows that poultry prices rose by 1.9% between March and June 2026.
Egg prices increased even more sharply over the same period, climbing by 6%. Both trends suggest tightening supply conditions in the broader poultry sector.
**What this means for consumers**
Chicken is one of the most widely consumed proteins in Mauritius and a staple in households across all income levels. A sustained drop in local production, combined with rising producer prices, typically feeds through to higher retail prices in supermarkets and markets over the following weeks and months.
For now, Statistics Mauritius has not published a detailed breakdown of the causes behind the production decline. Factors that have historically affected local poultry output in Mauritius include feed costs, disease outbreaks, and the operating capacity of the island's main producers.
It remains to be seen whether the second half of 2026 will recover lost ground or whether full-year output will fall short of 2025's 57,000-tonne total.
Source: ION News
How much chicken does Mauritius produce each year?−
Mauritius produced 57,000 tonnes of chicken in 2025, up from 53,900 tonnes in 2024, according to Statistics Mauritius. However, production in the first half of 2026 was 25,900 tonnes — about 2,000 tonnes less than the same period in 2025.
Are chicken and egg prices rising in Mauritius in 2026?−
Yes. According to the Agricultural Producer Price Index published by Statistics Mauritius, poultry prices rose by 1.9% and egg prices rose by 6% between March and June 2026.
What is Statistics Mauritius?−
Statistics Mauritius is the official government body responsible for collecting, compiling and publishing statistical data on the Mauritian economy, including agriculture, trade, population and prices. It operates under the Ministry of Finance.
