Egypt's egg prices have maintained stability on October 5, 2026, with prices ranging from 120 to 125 pounds per carton at the farm level, according to Abdelaziz El-Sayed, head of the poultry wealth department at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce. The stability in prices is attributed to the government's efforts to support small and large producers, as well as exploring new export markets in Arab and African countries, and international markets.
The Egyptian government has been working to provide support to small and large producers, and to open new export markets, especially after Egypt was approved as one of the countries that apply the system of isolated poultry farms according to the regulations of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). The country's poultry sector has achieved an unprecedented 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 poultry industry is one of the main pillars of food security and the national economy, providing direct and indirect job opportunities for about 3.5 million citizens, according to Dr. Tarek El-Sleman. The sector has witnessed significant growth, with the production of table eggs reaching 16 billion eggs, compared to 14 billion eggs in the previous year. The production of local poultry has also increased, with about 360 million birds produced, an increase of more than 12%.
The average per capita consumption of eggs in Egypt is around 140 eggs per year, according to statements by Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk. The current price of eggs for consumers is around 140 pounds per carton. The egg industry in Egypt consists of more than 27,000 various farms, including farms for producing table eggs, broiler chickens, parent stock, and companies specializing in producing parent and grandparent stock.
The price of locally produced eggs, also known as "baladi" eggs, is around 150 pounds per carton. The government has succeeded in increasing the production capacity of veterinary vaccines to 2.3 billion doses annually, compared to only 120 million doses annually in the past, according to Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk. This increase in production capacity has helped to support the growth of the poultry sector.
The current market price of eggs, also known as the "egg exchange," is around 140-145 pounds per carton. The Ministry of Agriculture is working to accelerate the process of opening new markets to absorb the surplus of local production, in light of the boom witnessed by the poultry sector. The ministry is also providing easy financing for breeders in cooperation with the National Bank of Egypt and the Egyptian Agricultural Bank.
The price of red eggs is around 145 pounds per carton. The government's efforts to support the poultry sector have led to a significant increase in production, and the sector is expected to continue growing in the coming years. The stability in egg prices is a positive indicator for the sector, and it is expected that prices will remain stable in the near future.
Key points
- The Egyptian poultry sector has achieved significant growth, with investments exceeding 200 billion pounds.
- The sector provides direct and indirect job opportunities for about 3.5 million citizens.
- The average per capita consumption of eggs in Egypt is around 140 eggs per year.
