Avicultura colombiana, rompiendo fronteras
Gonzalo Moreno Gómez, presidente Fenavi. Foto:Archivo particular
TL;DR
- Colombian poultry production reached 3.1 million tons in 2025, an 8.3% increase.
- Chicken production grew by 8.7% to 1.98 million tons; egg production grew by 7.7% to 1.16 million tons.
- Per capita consumption reached 35.7 kg of chicken and 365 eggs per inhabitant per year.
- Poultry prices saw a decrease, with the IPC for chicken at 2.98% and eggs at -1.55%.
- Reduced grain prices internationally and currency exchange rates contributed to lower production costs.
- Producer prices for animal feed fell by 6.4%, with imported corn and soybeans down 9.8% and 12.9% respectively.
- The poultry sector's production value exceeds $40.8 trillion COP.
- The sector holds a 0.42% share of Colombia's GDP and 17.48% of the livestock and meat industries.
- Colombia has secured export markets in Japan (chicken), Cuba, and Central America (eggs), with U.S. approval for breaker eggs.
- Colombia holds the unique "Avícola de Sostenibilidad" Seal, enhancing international and national financial trust.
- Financing for the sector, particularly sustainable aviculture, has seen significant growth, with over $550 billion COP allocated.