Product Offerings
Products:
Poultry Products: Hy-Line W-80 Plus Commercial Layer Day-Old Chicks, Fertilized Hatching Eggs
The Agricultural Gulf Layer Breeder Company (GLBCO), based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a premier supplier of high-performance layer chicks and fertilized hatching eggs. GLBCO operates as the exclusive distributor of Hy-Line products in Saudi Arabia and is a cornerstone of the region’s poultry industry, focused on enhancing egg production efficiency through advanced genetics and biosecure breeding systems.
Company Background
Established to meet the growing demand for layer breeding solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region, GLBCO has grown into a strategic player in the poultry sector. The company is recognized for introducing globally acclaimed genetic lines such as the Hy-Line W-80 Plus, a leading commercial layer breed known for high productivity and adaptability to arid climates.
Core Business
GLBCO is engaged in:
- The production and distribution of Hy-Line W-80 Plus day-old layer chicks
- The supply of fertilized hatching eggs from genetically superior breeder flocks
The company works closely with Hy-Line International to ensure that the parent stock genetics align with the latest advancements in poultry science.
Product & Service Offerings
Commercial Layer Chicks
- Breed: Hy-Line W-80 Plus
- Production: High egg yield (up to 500 eggs per hen in a laying cycle)
- Adaptability: Strong performance in hot climates typical of the GCC
- Mortality Rate: Low, with emphasis on disease resistance and resilience
Fertilized Hatching Eggs
- Source: Parent breeder flocks maintained under strict biosecurity
- Fertility Rate: Above 90%
- Hatchability: Optimized with state-of-the-art hatchery practices
Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
GLBCO’s USP lies in its exclusive partnership with Hy-Line International, one of the world’s leading layer genetics companies. This allows the company to:
- Deliver premium genetic stock
- Provide technical support and performance optimization programs
- Maintain consistency and high output in regional egg production operations
Additionally, GLBCO's biosecure facilities and climate-specific breeding protocols ensure quality assurance and genetic stability.
Financials
Although detailed revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, GLBCO’s exclusive distributorship of Hy-Line products positions it in a dominant market role. With continuous chick production and a wide customer base across Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries, the company sustains a profitable business model supported by operational scalability.
Shipment and Export Records
GLBCO’s products are distributed extensively across the Kingdom, with increasing shipments to:
- United Arab Emirates
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman Shipment data suggest weekly deliveries of tens of thousands of day-old chicks and hatching eggs, with a strong emphasis on quality preservation during transport through climate-controlled logistics.
Target Markets
- Layer egg producers
- Contract farming operations
- Government poultry development programs
- Agricultural cooperatives and commercial hatcheries
Operational Capabilities
- In-house hatcheries and breeder farms near Riyadh
- Veterinarian-supervised breeding and incubation processes
- Performance tracking systems for flock management
- Cold-chain logistics for egg and chick distribution
Certifications and Compliance
GLBCO adheres to strict national and international poultry health regulations, including:
- Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture regulations
- OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) guidelines
- Hy-Line International breeding and health standards
Customer Testimonials
Feedback from regional poultry farms consistently reflects satisfaction with:
- The productivity and robustness of Hy-Line W-80 Plus chicks
- GLBCO’s customer support and delivery reliability
- Competitive pricing and consistent chick quality
Major Achievements
- Exclusive Hy-Line distributor in Saudi Arabia
- Introduction of the W-80 Plus strain to improve GCC layer productivity
- Launch of a fully integrated breeder-to-customer distribution system
- Participation in major agriculture exhibitions and seminars across the Gulf
GLBCO continues to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position in poultry self-sufficiency through high-quality genetics and scalable breeder operations aligned with national food security goals.