The price of egg cartons in Egypt's local market has decreased by 5 EGP, with white egg cartons now ranging from 115 EGP to 120 EGP per carton on the farm. According to Abdelaziz El-Sayed, head of the poultry wealth department at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, this decrease reflects the current market trends. Egypt's poultry sector provides direct and indirect job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens.
The Egyptian poultry sector comprises over 27,000 diverse farms, including those producing table eggs, broiler chickens, parent stock, and companies specializing in producing parent and grandparent stock. Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk stated that the sector has achieved significant growth in recent years. The sector's development is crucial for the country's food security and economy.
The poultry sector in Egypt has experienced an unprecedented investment and production boom in recent years, with investments exceeding 200 billion EGP. Dr. Tarek Soliman, head of the Animal Wealth and Poultry Development Sector, highlighted the sector's growth. The production of table eggs has increased to 16 billion eggs, up from 14 billion eggs the previous year.
The price of red egg cartons has dropped by 5 EGP to 140 EGP for consumers. The production of local breed chickens reached 360 million birds, a 12% increase. Dr. Tarek Soliman attributed this growth to the sector's development efforts. The government's support for small and large producers is essential for the sector's continued growth.
The wholesale price of egg cartons has decreased to 115 EGP for white eggs and 120 EGP for red eggs. The poultry industry is a vital component of Egypt's food security and national economy. The government aims to provide support to small breeders and large producers while exploring new export markets in Arab, African, and international markets.
The price of white egg cartons has dropped to 135 EGP. The average annual consumption of eggs per person in Egypt is around 140 eggs, according to Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk. The government's initiatives to provide financing for breeders through the National Bank of Egypt and the Egyptian Agricultural Bank will help increase production efficiency.
The price of white egg cartons for consumers has decreased to 135 EGP. The Ministry of Agriculture is working to provide financing for breeders to purchase production necessities, such as feed, chicks, and vaccines. This support will help improve production efficiency and increase economic returns for breeders.
Key points
- Egg carton prices decrease by 5 EGP for consumers in Egypt's local market.
- Egypt's poultry sector provides direct and indirect job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens.
- The sector has experienced significant growth, with investments exceeding 200 billion EGP.
