The price of egg cartons in Egypt has stabilized, with white cartons selling for 110 pounds and red cartons for 120 pounds in farms, according to Abdelaziz El-Sayed, head of the poultry wealth department at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce. Egypt's 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.
The Egyptian poultry sector has achieved unprecedented investment and production growth in recent years, with investments exceeding 200 billion pounds, according to Dr. Tarek Soliman, head of the animal and poultry wealth development sector. The sector has become a cornerstone of Egypt's food security and national economy. The government is working to support small and large producers and open new export markets in Arab, African, and international countries.
The price of red egg cartons has reached 135 pounds for consumers. Egypt's table egg production has increased to 16 billion eggs, up from 14 billion eggs in the previous year. The production of local breed chickens has reached 360 million birds, a 12% increase, according to Dr. Tarek Soliman. The government's efforts to enhance the poultry sector have contributed to these positive results.
The wholesale price of egg cartons ranges between 110 pounds for white cartons and 120 pounds for red cartons. The poultry industry provides direct and indirect job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens, according to Dr. Tarek Soliman. The government's support for the sector is crucial in maintaining its growth and contribution to the economy.
The average annual consumption of eggs per person in Egypt is around 140 eggs from local farms, according to Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk. 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 to support the purchase of production necessities.
The government is offering financing for the development of breeding rooms and their conversion from open to closed systems, which will increase production efficiency and economic returns. The price of white egg cartons for consumers is 110 pounds. The stability of egg prices is a positive indicator for the poultry sector and the Egyptian economy as a whole.
The Egyptian government is committed to supporting the poultry sector, which plays a vital role in food security and the national economy. The sector's growth and development are crucial for achieving self-sufficiency in egg and poultry production and reducing reliance on imports.
Key points
- The price of egg cartons in Egypt has stabilized, with white cartons at 110 pounds and red cartons at 120 pounds for consumers.
- Egypt's poultry sector has achieved significant growth, with investments exceeding 200 billion pounds.
- The sector provides job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens and contributes to Egypt's food security and economy.
