How soon could Afghanistan reach 4 million eggs per day?

Officials target 4 million per day after lifting current output to 2.5 million. The pace depends on farm commissioning, feed availability, and biosecurity. Hatchery growth in Kandahar supports expansion, but execution risks remain. Monitoring quarterly production updates and wholesale prices will give the first reliable signals.

What does this mean for Pakistan poultry exports?

Near-term demand from Afghanistan may soften, pressuring Pakistan poultry exports’ volumes and pricing. Exporters might discount to retain buyers or seek alternative markets, compressing margins. Any currency shifts and border policy changes will add volatility. Clarity on order books and market diversification will be key to resilience.

Will Swiss consumers see price changes from these developments?

Direct impact on Swiss retail prices is limited, since Switzerland sources poultry and eggs largely from European supply chains. The main channel is global feed costs. If regional demand pressures ease even slightly, it could temper the protein complex’s tightness, but the effect on Swiss CPI is likely modest.

What indicators should investors in Switzerland track?

Focus on Afghan daily egg output, hatchery capacity, and feed procurement. Watch border policy updates affecting trade with Pakistan. Track regional wholesale egg prices and spreads to spot tightness or relief. Also follow agribusiness earnings and commodity ETF flows for signals on margins and risk appetite.

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February 03: Afghanistan Ramps Poultry, Eggs; Pakistan Export Risk

ByDanny Kontos February 3, 2026

Afghanistan poultry production is accelerating as the country seeks food self-sufficiency after border closures with Pakistan pushed prices higher. Herat’s US$120 million (about CHF 104 million at 0.87 USD/CHF) egg program lifted output to 2.5 million per day, with a 4 million per day target next. This shift could cut imports, ease local inflation, and pressure Pakistan poultry exports. For investors in Switzerland, it reshapes regional supply dynamics, risk premia, and protein market signals.