Oman’s largest poultry producer, Al Saffa Foods SAOG, has officially completed and commissioned its major expansion project, raising its annual broiler chicken production capacity from 48 million to 60 million birds (25% increase). The expansion elevates the company’s daily processing and slaughtering capacity to 200,000 birds per day.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Key Highlights of the Expansion
- Operational Scale: The company’s fully integrated operations now encompass approximately 225 broiler farms, advanced hatcheries with an incubation capacity of up to 72 million eggs, and feed mills producing around 130,000 metric tons annually.
- Location: The primary farming and processing facilities are based in Thumrait (Dhofar Governorate), an isolated, bio-secure desert environment chosen specifically to minimize disease risks.
- Automation & Technology: Upgrades include automated processing lines, smart climate monitoring systems across sheds, and modernized feed logistics to optimize feed conversion ratios (FCR) and product quality.
Strategic Objectives & Regional Market Impact
1. Food Security & Oman Vision 2040: The expansion directly supports national initiatives to boost local food production, reduce import reliance, and stabilize supply across domestic retail and food service channels.
2. GCC Export Growth: Beyond fulfilling domestic demand in Oman, the increased capacity provides a scalable export base targeting neighbouring Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain.
3. End-to-End Vertical Integration: Hamdoon Abdullah Al Saqri, Chief Commercial Officer of A’Saffa Foods, noted that controlling every stage of the production chain from bio-secure breeding, feed milling, and hatching to automated slaughtering and refrigerated distribution ensures strict Halal compliance and biosecurity standards.
Key Production & Infrastructure Metrics
| Operational Segment | Capacity / Output |
| Annual Broiler Production | 60 Million Birds (up from 48M) |
| Daily Slaughtering / Processing | 200,000 Birds / Day |
| Operational Broiler Farms | ~225 Dedicated Farm Units |
| Hatchery Incubation Capacity | Up to 72 Million Eggs / Year |
| Feed Mill Capacity | ~130,000 Metric Tons / Year |
| Primary Production Hub | Thumrait, Dhofar Governorate |