Egypt's egg prices have stabilized, with prices ranging from 110 to 120 pounds per tray at farms, according to Abdelaziz El-Sayed, head of the Poultry Wealth Division at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce. The Ministry of Agriculture is working to provide easy financing for breeders in cooperation with the National Bank of Egypt and the Egyptian Agricultural Bank. This initiative aims to support the purchase of production necessities such as feed, chicks, medicines, and veterinary vaccines.
The Ministry of Agriculture's efforts have led to an increase in egg production, reaching 16 billion eggs, compared to 14 billion eggs in the previous year. The production of local poultry has also increased, with around 360 million birds, representing a rise of over 12%, according to Dr. Tarek El-Sleman, head of the Animal and Poultry Wealth Development Sector.
The Egyptian government is working to provide support to small and large producers, and to open new export markets in Arab, African, and international countries. This comes after Egypt was approved as one of the countries that apply the isolated poultry farm system according to the regulations of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). The country's poultry sector includes over 27,000 diverse farms.
The average share of eggs per person in Egypt from local farms is around 140 eggs annually, according to statements by Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk. The current prices for eggs range from 130 pounds for white eggs for consumers. The poultry sector in Egypt provides direct and indirect job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens.
The price of a carton of eggs today ranges between 130 and 135 pounds. The local poultry industry has achieved a significant investment and production boom in recent years, with investments exceeding 200 billion pounds, according to Dr. Tarek El-Sleman, head of the Animal and Poultry Wealth Development Sector.
The prices of local eggs have reached 140 pounds per tray, while the prices of red eggs are 135 pounds per tray. The country's production capacity for veterinary vaccines has increased to 2.3 billion doses annually, compared to 120 million doses previously, according to Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk.
The Egyptian poultry sector is one of the main pillars of food security and the national economy. The sector has seen significant growth, with the current prices of eggs ranging from 130 to 135 pounds per tray. The Ministry of Agriculture is accelerating procedures to open new markets to absorb the local production surplus.
Key points
- Egypt's egg production has increased to 16 billion eggs.
- The poultry sector provides job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens.
- The country's production capacity for veterinary vaccines has increased to 2.3 billion doses annually.
