Nicosia: Meat production increased in October 2025 compared with the same month in 2024, with positive year-on-year changes recorded in most major categories, according to monthly data by the Statistical Service of Cyprus.
According to Cyprus News Agency, on an annual basis, pork production rose by 7.2% in the number of animals and 5.5% in total weight. A positive trend was also observed in goat meat, with a marginal 0.7% increase in the number of animals, although total weight declined slightly (-2.1%).
A strong increase was recorded in sheep production, which grew by 16.9% in animal numbers and 6.1% in weight compared with October 2024. An even sharper rise was seen in lambs, with increases of 18.7% in numbers and 9.1% in weight.
Poultry, the largest segment of domestic meat production, posted an annual increase of 3.2% both in numbers and total weight, with broiler chickens following the same upward trend.
In cattle, production increased by 0.7% in animal numbers and 2.5% in weight year-on-year. Particularly strong growth was recorded in calves up to eight months old, with increases of 32.4% in numbers and 40.0% in weight, offsetting declines observed in certain categories of adult cattle.
Compared with September 2025, overall meat production showed a slight monthly decline, mainly attributed to seasonal factors, without altering the positive picture relative to October last year.
Hatching Eggs: Decline in Egg Production, Increase in Meat Production in November
Nicosia: Hatching eggs from poultry placed in incubation in November 2025 presented a mixed picture compared with the same month in 2024, according to monthly data.
In egg production, the number of hatching eggs stood at 65,340, recording a 12.3% year-on-year decrease, indicating a contraction in activity compared with November last year.
By contrast, hatching eggs for meat production increased, with 1,451,250 eggs placed in incubation, marking an 8.7% rise compared with November 2024.
Compared with October 2025, the total number of hatching eggs declined, following the particularly strong performance recorded in the previous month.