For example, the poultry sector in Georgia produces approximately 13,000 tons of chicken meat (broilers) per year. However, the consumption of broilers is approximately 38,000 tons per year. This means that 25,000 tons of chicken meat are imported per year that Georgia could otherwise produce. These imports represent approximately $80 million of added value production that is currently going to other countries. To capture this loss, a strategic assessment and investors bulletin needs to be completed. The two primary bottlenecks for broiler production in Georgia are good genetic stock and a proper processing line(s)
