The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Dubai, UAE, on December 12, 2023, marking a major milestone between the two parties. This memorandum will catapult Pakistan’s poultry industry toward accelerated growth. 

Reflecting on the future between Pakistan and USSEC, Stan Born, Chairman of USSEC, added, “Across the globe, USSEC continues to build relationships with key stakeholders in the soybean value chain. Collaborative efforts like the MoU between USSEC and the PPA will steer us in achieving our collective goal of food and nutrition security. I am positive that this MoU is only the beginning. Together, we can nourish and build a more resilient, food-secure Pakistan.”

Pakistan’s poultry industry has been a major consumer of U.S. soybeans, with soybean meal being a key ingredient in poultry feed. U.S. Soy’s high-quality and nutritional profile has played a vital role in growing Pakistan’s poultry industry exponentially. The high protein content, elevated energy levels, and ease of digestibility in U.S. soybeans have converted to higher yield and optimal performance for Pakistan’s poultry industry.

Taking liberty, PPA Chairman Chaudhry Muhammad Ashraf stated, “We recognize the positive impact that USSEC and PPA can make on Pakistan’s Poultry Industry. At PPA, we are committed to providing our customers with the best quality ingredients. With U.S. Soy’s continuous supplies, we are confident that Pakistan’s poultry industry will prosper. 

Key areas identified for collaboration between USSEC and PPA include:

• Transparency and Information Sharing: USSEC and PPA will work together to foster collaboration and transparency. This includes sharing key market trends and insights to work in unison and ensure success. USSEC will continue to provide knowledge-sharing about strategic partnerships focused on benefitting Pakistan’s poultry industry’s business leaders. This will empower them to give chicken and table eggs at an affordable price to the people of Pakistan.
• Program Development to Boost Soybean Demand in Poultry Consumption: USSEC and PPA will work together to increase the demand for soybean meal in poultry feed formulation for industry expansion and to meet Pakistan’s demand for protein. This collective effort aims to increase the feed conversion rate to an optimum level.
• Increasing Utilization of U.S. Soy: PPA will educate its members on the benefits of the extended protein content of U.S. Soy in poultry feed. PPA will also focus on arranging capacity-building sessions to educate its members on the benefits of soy from U.S. origin in poultry feed due to its high-quality and superior nutritional bundle. USSEC will train PPA members about U.S. soybeans’ extrinsic and intrinsic benefits in partnership. This initiative will create a more reliable and consistent supply chain, fostering economic integration between the U.S. and Pakistan.
• Capacity Building: PPA will identify opportunities for capacity building, and USSEC will help facilitate the training and knowledge-sharing process. This will allow the industry to stay competitive and sustain success.