Economic analysis of the traditional Beldi Chicken value chain in Morocco

Poultry meat production in Morocco has experienced a considerable growth over the past two decades. Indeed, the poultry sector has a significant economic weight in Moroccan agriculture with 23.3 million days of labor and 9.9 billion dirhams in added value in 2019. However, there is a huge gap between the traditional and industrial poultry sectors in terms of production, processing, promotion and support. This work focuses on the traditional Beldi chicken value chain in the Morocco. Its general objective is to contribute to the detailed economic analysis of the "Beldi" chicken value chain. In addition, this study will analyze the main factors that determine the income from traditional chicken production. We note that the traditional Beldi chicken sector is characterized by a high degree of informality, which can make it difficult to track supply and demand and ensure fair prices for all actors of the value chain. It represents an important source of income for small farmers and the most deprived families and contributes to reducing poverty.