The Egyptian poultry sector has experienced significant growth in recent years, with investments exceeding 200 billion pounds, according to Dr. Tarek Suleiman, head of the Animal and Poultry Wealth Development Sector. This growth has led to increased production and a boost to the national economy. The sector provides employment opportunities for around 3.5 million people, both directly and indirectly.
The current prices for egg cartons in Egypt are as follows: 120 pounds for white eggs and 125 pounds for red eggs at the farm, and 140 pounds for white eggs and 145 pounds for red eggs for consumers. These prices are stable, according to Abdelaziz El-Sayed, head of the Poultry Wealth Committee at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce. The stability in prices is attributed to the government's efforts to support the poultry sector.
The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture is working to provide easy financing for breeders in collaboration with the National Bank of Egypt and the Egyptian Agricultural Bank. This financing aims to support the purchase of production necessities such as feed, chicks, medicines, and veterinary vaccines. Additionally, the ministry is financing the development of breeding rooms to increase production efficiency and economic returns.
Egypt's poultry sector has seen a significant increase in production, with egg production reaching 16 billion eggs, up from 14 billion eggs the previous year. The production of local breed chickens has also increased to 360 million birds, a rise of over 12%. These numbers indicate a thriving industry, according to Dr. Tarek Suleiman.
The poultry sector in Egypt consists of over 27,000 diverse farms, including those producing table eggs, broiler chickens, parent chickens, and companies specializing in producing parent and grandparent chickens. The sector is a crucial component of Egypt's food security and national economy. The government is working to open new export markets in Arab, African, and international markets.
The average annual consumption of eggs per person in Egypt is around 140 eggs, according to statements by Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk. The government's support for small and large producers, as well as its efforts to develop the sector, are expected to increase production and exports. Egypt has been 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 Egyptian government is committed to supporting the poultry sector, which is considered one of the main pillars of food security and the national economy. With a focus on increasing production efficiency and economic returns, the sector is expected to continue growing and providing employment opportunities for millions of Egyptians.
Key points
- The Egyptian poultry sector has seen significant growth, with investments exceeding 200 billion pounds.
- Egg production in Egypt has reached 16 billion eggs, up from 14 billion eggs the previous year.
- The sector provides employment opportunities for around 3.5 million people, both directly and indirectly.
