Whole chicken imports up 80% in June, says Kiandee

SEPANG: Whole chicken imports rose by 80% in June to 471 metric tonnes compared to 258 metric tonnes in May following the abolishment of the approved permits (AP) and the suspension of permit fees that began in June, says Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee.

The Agriculture and Food Industry Minister said imports of chicken parts also rose by 30% last month to 10,200 metric tonnes from 7,800 metric tonnes in May.