According to Shahr -e- Bourse, the CEO of the National Union of Poultry Farmers confirmed the new rates, stating that rising production costs have left no choice but to increase prices drastically.
Price Hike Details (January 7, 2026)
| Item | New Price | Previous Price (Last Month) | Increase |
| Chicken (Consumer Price) | 278,000 Tomans/kg | ~160,000 – 170,000 Tomans | 🔺 ~65% Jump |
| Farm Gate Price | ~170,000 Tomans | – | – |
| Status | Official Rate | Subsidized Rate (Removed) | – |
Why the Sudden Surge?
Market analysts and producers point to three main drivers for this unprecedented price hike:
Currency Devaluation: With the US Dollar crossing the 147,000 Toman threshold, the cost of importing feed (corn and soy) has skyrocketed.
Subsidy Removal: The government’s decision to eliminate “Preferred Currency” (subsidized exchange rates) for inputs has directly impacted the final cost.
Distribution Costs: A massive gap exists between the farm gate price (170k) and the consumer price (278k), highlighting high transportation costs and intermediary profits.
A Hard Blow to the Middle Class
Until now, chicken was the last affordable protein refuge for the middle and lower-income classes. With prices nearing the 300,000 Toman mark, purchasing a single chicken (approx. 2kg) will now cost a family over 550,000 Tomans, putting immense pressure on household budgets.
