ISTANBUL Türkiye ’s poultry sector is grappling with deepening setbacks as export restrictions and domestic consumption challenges continue to weigh heavily on producers. Despite a significant increase in production, the anticipated rise in demand has failed to materialize, leaving the industry with excess supply and falling prices. In the first five months of 2025, the number of chickens slaughtered rose by 11 percent, while chicken meat production surged by 14.1 percent compared to the same