The President of the Lebanese Poultry Syndicate, William Boutros, announced that “chicken supplies, as a national product, have remained continuously available in Lebanese markets since the beginning of the war, exceeding consumption needs.”
In a statement, Boutros confirmed that “prices of chicken and its products have not only remained stable, but have also recorded a noticeable decline during the war period in Lebanon.” He revealed that “the sector is capable of meeting all demand across different Lebanese regions, including areas that experienced shortages of certain food items.”

He explained that “prices have dropped by حوالي 30%,” expressing hope that “activity will return to Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport, which would help bring back tourists and Lebanese expatriates, thereby increasing consumption levels.”
He pointed out that “the decline in consumption is not the only reason for the price drop; surplus production has also played a role,” noting that “the syndicate had announced before the outbreak of the war that 2026 would witness a record surplus in chicken production, expected to exceed levels recorded before 2019.”
Boutros also stated that “projections had indicated production of around 120 million birds in 2026. However, the war led to many farms in the south going out of service, which used to produce between 5 and 10 million birds, reducing expected production to between 110 and 115 million birds. Despite this decline, production remains at record levels compared to previous periods and exceeds local market needs.”
He added: “Restaurant activity declined during the war, while supermarket activity increased significantly, contributing to a kind of balance in consumption amid surplus production,” stressing that “poultry is a purely local product, not exported, and cannot be stored for long periods due to its fresh nature, which requires it to be sold daily in the market.”
He emphasized that “the poultry sector in Lebanon is a longstanding national sector dating back to the 1950s, providing high-quality protein daily to Lebanese consumers through fresh products that meet international standards.”
Boutros concluded: “The current war, like the war of 2024, has demonstrated the poultry sector’s ability to produce and meet market needs across all Lebanese regions, at competitive prices and high quality.”