Government Stabilizes Poultry Market, Assures Ample Supply for Coming Months
Tehran – In a decisive move to ensure market stability, the Iranian government is actively intervening in the poultry market, releasing substantial reserves of frozen chicken to counter price fluctuations and guarantee supply. Officials have confirmed that national reserves are at a satisfactory level and are being strategically deployed to meet consumer demand.
Proactive Market Regulation
Parviz Jafari, the Managing Director of the Livestock Support Company, emphasized that market intervention is a core function of his organization. “It is the inherent duty of this company to regulate the market,” Jafari stated. “Whenever the market is perceived to be in need of chicken, the company immediately steps in. We supply the required amount of poultry as directed by the market regulation working groups of the provincial Jihad Agriculture organizations.”
This proactive strategy is designed to preempt shortages and prevent unjustified price hikes, ensuring a steady flow of essential goods to the public.
Official Pricing and Widespread Availability
Jafari provided specific details on the government’s pricing and distribution channels. He confirmed that frozen chicken, supplied under the market regulation scheme, is currently reaching consumers at the official rate of 86,000 Tomans per kilogram.
This price-controlled poultry is being made available through designated public outlets. “Frozen chicken at the approved rate is being supplied in fruit and vegetable markets and some chain stores,” he added, making it accessible to a wide segment of the population.
Confident Outlook for Future Supply
Expressing strong confidence in the nation’s supply chain, Jafari revealed that the company is already securing inventory for the future. “Currently, the company is purchasing chicken for the next five months,” he said. “Even if we continuously supply the market until the New Year’s Eve, we will face no problems.”
This forward-planning underscores the government’s commitment to long-term food security and price stability for a key protein source.
Red Meat Readiness
The official also addressed the red meat market, assuring that the same mechanism is ready to be activated if necessary. “If the market requires it, the company will step in and supply the required red meat,” Jafari affirmed, highlighting a comprehensive approach to managing the nation’s meat supplies.
Recent reports from major wholesale and retail centers had shown price variations, a situation the current market interventions are directly aimed at mitigating.
