The Egyptian animal feed market witnessed price fluctuations on Monday, October 12, 2026, following a period of stability in raw materials used in feed production. According to market traders, prices of broiler feed for some factories ranged between 21,700 and 25,600 pounds per ton, depending on different age groups and bird types. These prices were reported based on market transactions for finished feed and raw materials.
Market traders reported that the prices of layer feed ranged from 18,700 to 21,500 pounds per ton. Cattle feed prices varied between 16,000 and 21,000 pounds, while duck feed prices ranged from 22,400 to 24,400 pounds per ton. Additionally, rabbit and sheep feed prices were reported at around 17,300 pounds, and pigeon feed prices ranged from 19,100 to 20,400 pounds per ton.
The prices of other animal feeds were also reported, with quail feed prices ranging from 23,000 to 24,000 pounds, and pigeon feed prices from 21,000 to 23,000 pounds per ton. Rumi feed prices ranged from 23,600 to 26,800 pounds, while camel and horse feed prices were reported at 18,600 pounds per ton. Ostrich feed prices were around 23,000 pounds, and concentrate prices were at 25,500 pounds per ton.
The prices of raw materials used in animal feed production also experienced fluctuations. The price of Brazilian and Argentine yellow corn, a key raw material, was reported at 14,500 pounds per ton. Ukrainian, Serbian, and American corn prices were around 14,000 pounds per ton, while Argentine corn flake prices were at 16,200 pounds per ton.
Traders also reported on the prices of other raw materials, including cottonseed, which was priced at 24,500 pounds per ton, and linseed, which was priced at 25,000 pounds per ton. The prices of coarse bran and soybean hulls were reported at 14,500 and 15,000 pounds per ton, respectively.
The prices of soybean meal, a crucial protein source in animal feed, were also reported. Local soybean meal with 44% protein content was priced at 25,500 pounds per ton, while the 46% protein content variety was priced at 26,500 pounds per ton. Imported soybean meal was also priced at 26,500 pounds per ton.
According to Dr. Abdulaziz El-Sayed, head of the Poultry Wealth Division at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, the prices of poultry feed range between 22,000 and 25,000 pounds per ton. He also noted that the prices of imported corn continue to fluctuate following its listing on the commodity exchange and the liberalization of the dollar exchange rate.
Key points
- Egypt's animal feed prices fluctuate due to changes in raw material costs and market dynamics.
- The prices of various animal feeds, including broiler, layer, and cattle feed, have experienced changes.
- The fluctuations in animal feed prices are influenced by global market trends and local factors, including the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the increase in global fuel prices.
