GITNUXREPORT 2026

Poland Poultry Industry Statistics

Poland dominates EU poultry production through vast scale and strong exports.

Alexander Schmidt

Research Analyst specializing in technology and digital transformation trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Poultry meat consumption per capita in Poland was 28.5 kg in 2023.

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Total domestic poultry consumption in Poland: 1.2 million tons in 2022.

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Chicken breast retail price averaged 25 PLN/kg in 2023.

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Poultry share in total meat consumption: 52% in Poland 2023.

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Out-of-home poultry consumption grew 5% to 300,000 tons in 2023.

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Processed poultry products sales: 500,000 tons domestically in 2022.

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Turkey consumption per capita: 4.2 kg in Poland 2023.

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Poultry in retail trade volume: 1.1 million tons in 2023.

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Demand for organic poultry rose 20% to 20,000 tons in 2023.

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Fast food chicken sales in Poland: 150,000 tons annually.

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Household poultry expenditure: 15% of meat budget in 2023.

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Duck/goose consumption per capita: 1.5 kg in 2023.

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Poultry price index rose 8% YoY to 120 in 2023.

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Supermarket poultry sales share: 65% of total in Poland.

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Ready-to-eat poultry products: 200,000 tons consumed yearly.

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Seasonal peak consumption: +30% during Christmas turkey sales.

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Poultry in school meals: 50,000 tons annually in Poland.

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Per capita poultry growth: +2 kg since 2019 to 28.5 kg.

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Poultry industry contributes 1.2% to Poland's GDP in 2023.

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Direct employment in poultry sector: 180,000 jobs in 2023.

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Turnover of Polish poultry companies: €10 billion in 2023.

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Investment in poultry farms: PLN 5 billion in 2022-2023.

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Average wage in poultry processing: 5,500 PLN/month in 2023.

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Number of poultry companies: 1,200 major firms in 2023.

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Tax revenue from poultry sector: PLN 2 billion annually.

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Export revenue share in poultry turnover: 55% in 2023.

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R&D spending in poultry: 0.5% of turnover, PLN 50 million.

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Poultry supply chain employment: 400,000 indirect jobs.

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Profit margin for top poultry firms: 8-10% in 2023.

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Subsidies received: €200 million under CAP for poultry.

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Poultry sector FDI: €1.5 billion since 2010.

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Labor productivity: 15 tons/employee/year in processing.

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Number of veterinarians in poultry: 5,000 licensed.

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Training programs graduates: 2,000/year in poultry tech.

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Insurance coverage for poultry workers: 95%.

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Poultry in agribusiness value added: 25%.

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In 2022, Poland produced 2.48 million metric tons of poultry meat, making it the largest producer in the EU.

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Poland's broiler chicken slaughter volume reached 1.22 billion heads in 2023.

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The number of poultry farms in Poland stood at approximately 140,000 in 2021, with 80% being small-scale operations under 10,000 birds.

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Poland's turkey production totaled 510,000 metric tons in 2022.

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Duck and goose meat production in Poland amounted to 220,000 tons in 2023.

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Average live weight of broilers in Poland increased to 2.7 kg in 2022 from 2.5 kg in 2018.

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Poland's poultry sector utilized 4.2 million tons of feed in 2023.

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Incubation capacity in Poland reached 250 million eggs per cycle in 2023.

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Poultry genetic stock in Poland includes 60 million grandparent birds annually.

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Organic poultry production in Poland grew to 15,000 tons in 2022.

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Hatchery output for broilers hit 1.1 billion chicks in 2023.

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Poland's layer hen population was 45 million in 2022.

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Broiler farm density averages 25 birds per square meter in Poland.

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Poultry processing plants in Poland number 450, processing 1.5 million tons yearly.

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Yield per broiler carcass in Poland is 75% in 2023.

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Poland's poultry meat self-sufficiency rate is 115% in 2023.

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Grandparent stock imports for Poland were 1.2 million birds in 2022.

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Parent stock population in Poland: 120 million birds in 2023.

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Poultry vaccine usage in Poland totals 2 billion doses annually.

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Average daily weight gain for Polish broilers is 65g/day.

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Feed conversion ratio for broilers in Poland improved to 1.55 in 2023.

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Salmonella cases in poultry products: 0.5% incidence rate.

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Antibiotic use in Polish poultry reduced 40% since 2018 to 50 mg/kg.

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EU welfare standards compliance: 100% for large Polish farms.

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CO2 emissions from poultry production: 1.2 tons/ton meat.

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Water usage per kg poultry: 4,500 liters in Poland.

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Biosecurity level 3 farms: 70% of total in Poland.

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Avian flu outbreaks: 15 cases in 2023, contained within 48h.

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Manure recycling rate: 85% used as fertilizer.

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GMO-free feed certification: 90% of Polish poultry.

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Energy efficiency improvement: 20% since 2015 in processing.

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Waste from slaughterhouses recycled: 95%.

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Veterinary inspections: 50,000 annually on farms.

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Campylobacter prevalence: under 10% in fresh poultry.

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Sustainable farming certifications: 500 farms in 2023.

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Ammonia emissions reduced 25% via new ventilation.

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Traceability systems: 100% digital in major processors.

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Biodiversity impact assessments: mandatory for new farms.

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Renewable energy use: 30% solar/wind in poultry plants.

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Packaging regulations: 50% recyclable for poultry products.

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Animal welfare audits: 10,000/year by PIWET.

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Feed sustainability score: 4.2/5 for Polish suppliers.

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Poland exported 1.1 million tons of poultry meat in 2023.

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Poultry exports from Poland to the UK reached 250,000 tons in 2022.

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EU intra-trade poultry exports from Poland: 800,000 tons in 2023.

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Poultry meat imports to Poland were only 50,000 tons in 2023.

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Top export destination for Polish poultry: Germany with 300,000 tons in 2023.

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Poultry export value from Poland hit €3.2 billion in 2023.

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Boneless chicken breast exports: 450,000 tons from Poland in 2022.

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Turkey meat exports from Poland: 200,000 tons to 40 countries in 2023.

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Poultry exports to Ukraine surged 150% to 100,000 tons in 2023.

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Whole frozen chicken exports from Poland: 150,000 tons in 2023.

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Poultry by-product exports (offal): 300,000 tons in 2022.

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Export share to non-EU countries: 45% of total Polish poultry in 2023.

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Poultry import tariffs in Poland average 10.9% for non-EU.

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Re-exports of poultry from Poland: 100,000 tons in 2023.

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Poultry trade balance surplus for Poland: €2.8 billion in 2023.

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Exports to South Africa: 80,000 tons of Polish poultry paws in 2022.

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Halal poultry exports from Poland: 120,000 tons in 2023.

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Poultry container shipments from Poland: 50,000 TEU annually.

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Imports of hatching eggs to Poland: 20 million in 2023.

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Key Takeaways

In 2022, Poland produced 2.48 million metric tons of poultry meat, making it the largest producer in the EU.
Poland's broiler chicken slaughter volume reached 1.22 billion heads in 2023.
The number of poultry farms in Poland stood at approximately 140,000 in 2021, with 80% being small-scale operations under 10,000 birds.
Poland exported 1.1 million tons of poultry meat in 2023.
Poultry exports from Poland to the UK reached 250,000 tons in 2022.
EU intra-trade poultry exports from Poland: 800,000 tons in 2023.
Poultry meat consumption per capita in Poland was 28.5 kg in 2023.
Total domestic poultry consumption in Poland: 1.2 million tons in 2022.
Chicken breast retail price averaged 25 PLN/kg in 2023.
Poultry industry contributes 1.2% to Poland's GDP in 2023.
Direct employment in poultry sector: 180,000 jobs in 2023.
Turnover of Polish poultry companies: €10 billion in 2023.
Salmonella cases in poultry products: 0.5% incidence rate.
Antibiotic use in Polish poultry reduced 40% since 2018 to 50 mg/kg.
EU welfare standards compliance: 100% for large Polish farms.

Poland dominates EU poultry production through vast scale and strong exports.

Consumption and Domestic Market

Poultry meat consumption per capita in Poland was 28.5 kg in 2023.
Total domestic poultry consumption in Poland: 1.2 million tons in 2022.
Chicken breast retail price averaged 25 PLN/kg in 2023.
Poultry share in total meat consumption: 52% in Poland 2023.
Out-of-home poultry consumption grew 5% to 300,000 tons in 2023.
Processed poultry products sales: 500,000 tons domestically in 2022.
Turkey consumption per capita: 4.2 kg in Poland 2023.
Poultry in retail trade volume: 1.1 million tons in 2023.
Demand for organic poultry rose 20% to 20,000 tons in 2023.
Fast food chicken sales in Poland: 150,000 tons annually.
Household poultry expenditure: 15% of meat budget in 2023.
Duck/goose consumption per capita: 1.5 kg in 2023.
Poultry price index rose 8% YoY to 120 in 2023.
Supermarket poultry sales share: 65% of total in Poland.
Ready-to-eat poultry products: 200,000 tons consumed yearly.
Seasonal peak consumption: +30% during Christmas turkey sales.
Poultry in school meals: 50,000 tons annually in Poland.
Per capita poultry growth: +2 kg since 2019 to 28.5 kg.

Consumption and Domestic Market Interpretation

The statistics reveal that Poland has become a nation devoutly clucking to the tune of poultry, where over half its meat is now feathered, breast prices are soaring, and even its festive piety is measured in the extra 30% of Christmas turkey sales.

Economic and Employment

Poultry industry contributes 1.2% to Poland's GDP in 2023.
Direct employment in poultry sector: 180,000 jobs in 2023.
Turnover of Polish poultry companies: €10 billion in 2023.
Investment in poultry farms: PLN 5 billion in 2022-2023.
Average wage in poultry processing: 5,500 PLN/month in 2023.
Number of poultry companies: 1,200 major firms in 2023.
Tax revenue from poultry sector: PLN 2 billion annually.
Export revenue share in poultry turnover: 55% in 2023.
R&D spending in poultry: 0.5% of turnover, PLN 50 million.
Poultry supply chain employment: 400,000 indirect jobs.
Profit margin for top poultry firms: 8-10% in 2023.
Subsidies received: €200 million under CAP for poultry.
Poultry sector FDI: €1.5 billion since 2010.
Labor productivity: 15 tons/employee/year in processing.
Number of veterinarians in poultry: 5,000 licensed.
Training programs graduates: 2,000/year in poultry tech.
Insurance coverage for poultry workers: 95%.
Poultry in agribusiness value added: 25%.

Economic and Employment Interpretation

Poland's poultry industry is an economic powerhouse that, much like a well-run farm, shows its strength not just by the impressive flock of jobs it creates and billions it earns, but by the serious investment in its coops and the enviable fact that it feeds the world, with over half its output flying straight to export markets.

Production and Output

In 2022, Poland produced 2.48 million metric tons of poultry meat, making it the largest producer in the EU.
Poland's broiler chicken slaughter volume reached 1.22 billion heads in 2023.
The number of poultry farms in Poland stood at approximately 140,000 in 2021, with 80% being small-scale operations under 10,000 birds.
Poland's turkey production totaled 510,000 metric tons in 2022.
Duck and goose meat production in Poland amounted to 220,000 tons in 2023.
Average live weight of broilers in Poland increased to 2.7 kg in 2022 from 2.5 kg in 2018.
Poland's poultry sector utilized 4.2 million tons of feed in 2023.
Incubation capacity in Poland reached 250 million eggs per cycle in 2023.
Poultry genetic stock in Poland includes 60 million grandparent birds annually.
Organic poultry production in Poland grew to 15,000 tons in 2022.
Hatchery output for broilers hit 1.1 billion chicks in 2023.
Poland's layer hen population was 45 million in 2022.
Broiler farm density averages 25 birds per square meter in Poland.
Poultry processing plants in Poland number 450, processing 1.5 million tons yearly.
Yield per broiler carcass in Poland is 75% in 2023.
Poland's poultry meat self-sufficiency rate is 115% in 2023.
Grandparent stock imports for Poland were 1.2 million birds in 2022.
Parent stock population in Poland: 120 million birds in 2023.
Poultry vaccine usage in Poland totals 2 billion doses annually.
Average daily weight gain for Polish broilers is 65g/day.
Feed conversion ratio for broilers in Poland improved to 1.55 in 2023.

Production and Output Interpretation

Poland’s poultry industry has scaled up to such a degree that its nearly 140,000 mostly small farms, in tandem with industrial-scale genetics and processing, now produce enough chicken, turkey, and fowl to satisfy its own appetite with a 15% surplus, all while the birds themselves are growing larger and more efficiently than ever before.

Sustainability and Regulations

Salmonella cases in poultry products: 0.5% incidence rate.
Antibiotic use in Polish poultry reduced 40% since 2018 to 50 mg/kg.
EU welfare standards compliance: 100% for large Polish farms.
CO2 emissions from poultry production: 1.2 tons/ton meat.
Water usage per kg poultry: 4,500 liters in Poland.
Biosecurity level 3 farms: 70% of total in Poland.
Avian flu outbreaks: 15 cases in 2023, contained within 48h.
Manure recycling rate: 85% used as fertilizer.
GMO-free feed certification: 90% of Polish poultry.
Energy efficiency improvement: 20% since 2015 in processing.
Waste from slaughterhouses recycled: 95%.
Veterinary inspections: 50,000 annually on farms.
Campylobacter prevalence: under 10% in fresh poultry.
Sustainable farming certifications: 500 farms in 2023.
Ammonia emissions reduced 25% via new ventilation.
Traceability systems: 100% digital in major processors.
Biodiversity impact assessments: mandatory for new farms.
Renewable energy use: 30% solar/wind in poultry plants.
Packaging regulations: 50% recyclable for poultry products.
Animal welfare audits: 10,000/year by PIWET.
Feed sustainability score: 4.2/5 for Polish suppliers.

Sustainability and Regulations Interpretation

Poland's poultry sector seems to be striding toward a more sustainable and ethical future with impressive veterinary rigor and waste recycling, yet that staggering water footprint suggests there's still a crucial, parched field left to plow.

Trade Export Import

Poland exported 1.1 million tons of poultry meat in 2023.
Poultry exports from Poland to the UK reached 250,000 tons in 2022.
EU intra-trade poultry exports from Poland: 800,000 tons in 2023.
Poultry meat imports to Poland were only 50,000 tons in 2023.
Top export destination for Polish poultry: Germany with 300,000 tons in 2023.
Poultry export value from Poland hit €3.2 billion in 2023.
Boneless chicken breast exports: 450,000 tons from Poland in 2022.
Turkey meat exports from Poland: 200,000 tons to 40 countries in 2023.
Poultry exports to Ukraine surged 150% to 100,000 tons in 2023.
Whole frozen chicken exports from Poland: 150,000 tons in 2023.
Poultry by-product exports (offal): 300,000 tons in 2022.
Export share to non-EU countries: 45% of total Polish poultry in 2023.
Poultry import tariffs in Poland average 10.9% for non-EU.
Re-exports of poultry from Poland: 100,000 tons in 2023.
Poultry trade balance surplus for Poland: €2.8 billion in 2023.
Exports to South Africa: 80,000 tons of Polish poultry paws in 2022.
Halal poultry exports from Poland: 120,000 tons in 2023.
Poultry container shipments from Poland: 50,000 TEU annually.
Imports of hatching eggs to Poland: 20 million in 2023.

Trade Export Import Interpretation

Poland has firmly established itself as the EU's poultry powerhouse, running a remarkably efficient, nearly €3 billion trade surplus by expertly exporting over a million tons of meat—from boneless breasts to halal cuts and even paws—while keeping its own coop door almost shut to imports.

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