In 2017 the contribution of the poultry sector to the Panamanian economy amounted to $373 million, which represents an increase of 26% compared to the figure registered in 2016.

According to data from the National Association of Poultry Farmers of Panama (Anavip), in relation to 2016, last year egg production grew by 8% and chicken meat by 4%, and the activity was concentrated mainly in the provinces of Western Panama, Veraguas, Coclé, Colón, Los Santos and Chiriqui.

See “Figures on the chicken meat market in Central America“

Regarding the competition facing local production, Luis Carlos Castroverde, president of Anavip told Prensa.com that ” …‘The country is still importing, although in smaller quantities, frozen chicken that is sold as fresh in the local market, an unfair practice that threatens the industry and consumer health.’ “

The article adds that according to Anavip statistics “ … Panama is the third country in Latin America with the highest consumption of chicken meat.  In 2017, per capita consumption stood at 92 pounds (41.7 kilograms), two more than those reported in 2016.” 

According to figures from the Market Snapshot of Chicken in Central America, prepared by CentralAmericaData, in 2016 Panama was the country in the region that recorded the highest per capita annual consumption, with 43.8 kilos.