The chicken production in South Africa was significantly larger than all other produced livestock in the country. In 2022, the volume of produced chicken amounted to over *** million heads. Moreover, the turkey production volume in the country amounted to ** heads in the same year.
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FAO. (December 31, 2025). Leading poultry production in South Africa in 2022, by species (in 1,000 heads) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1306333/south-africa-poultry-production-by-species/
FAO. "Leading poultry production in South Africa in 2022, by species (in 1,000 heads)." Chart. December 31, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/1306333/south-africa-poultry-production-by-species/
FAO. (2025). Leading poultry production in South Africa in 2022, by species (in 1,000 heads). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/1306333/south-africa-poultry-production-by-species/
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Leading poultry production in South Africa in 2022, by species (in 1,000 heads) [Graph], FAO, December 31, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1306333/south-africa-poultry-production-by-species/
