Dept: Edible bird's nest export to hit 130 tonnes by year-end

Edible bird's nests.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia produces about 350 tonnes of edible bird's nest annually, and some 130 tonnes is expected to be exported by the end of the year, said Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) deputy director-general (veterinary health) Datuk Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan Nizam.

"The edible bird's nest industry is growing and last year itself, the country exported 105 tonnes to various countries.