The domestic poultry sector is particularly diverse at the European level, and poultry meat is a well-loved and indispensable ingredient of Hungarian cuisine, the ministry said.

Based on last year's data from the Poultry Product Council, chicken meat is the most popular, accounting for about 85% of all consumption.

The world's poultry meat production has increased almost sixfold since 1970, producing one of the most dynamic growths among animal products, the ministry added.