Egg prices in Egypt have stabilized at 110-115 pounds per carton at farms, according to Abdelaziz El-Sayed, head of the poultry wealth committee at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce. This stability is a welcome respite for consumers, who have seen significant fluctuations in prices in recent years. The Egyptian poultry sector has experienced a remarkable investment and production boom in recent years, with investments exceeding 200 billion pounds.
The Egyptian government is working to provide support to small and large producers, and to open up new export markets in Arab, African, and international markets. This comes after Egypt was recognized as one of the countries that applies the isolated poultry farm system, in accordance with the regulations of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). The sector is a significant contributor to the country's economy, providing employment opportunities for around 3.5 million people.
The poultry sector in Egypt comprises over 27,000 diverse farms, including those producing table eggs, broiler chickens, and parent stock. Additionally, there are specialized companies producing parent and grandparent stock. According to Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk, the average annual consumption of eggs per person in Egypt is around 140 eggs. The minister also noted that the country's egg production has increased significantly in recent years.
The current prices of eggs in Egypt range from 125-130 pounds per carton for consumers. The price of locally produced eggs has remained stable, with the price of a carton of eggs ranging from 125-130 pounds. The Egyptian poultry sector has become one of the main pillars of food security and the national economy.
The price of local eggs is 125 pounds, while the price of brown eggs is 130 pounds per carton. The price of local eggs has remained stable, with a relatively affordable price for consumers. The government is working to accelerate the process of opening up new markets to absorb the surplus local production, given the boom in the poultry sector.
The Ministry of Agriculture is providing financing for breeders, in cooperation with the National Bank of Egypt and the Egyptian Agricultural Bank, to support the purchase of production requirements such as feed, chicks, medicines, and veterinary vaccines. The ministry is also working to develop breeding and convert it from an open system to a closed system, which will increase production efficiency and economic returns.
Egypt has made significant progress in increasing its production of eggs and poultry. The production of table eggs has reached 16 billion, up from 14 billion in the previous year. The production of local poultry has also increased to 360 million birds, an increase of over 12%. These increases demonstrate the sector's potential for growth and its importance to the country's economy.
Key points
- Egg prices in Egypt have stabilized at 110-115 pounds per carton at farms.
- The Egyptian poultry sector has experienced significant growth in recent years, with investments exceeding 200 billion pounds.
- The sector provides employment opportunities for around 3.5 million people and is a main pillar of food security and the national economy.
