According to the Egyptian government's official price portal, the prices of eggs in Egypt have stabilized on Monday, September 28, 2026. The prices of white, red, and local eggs vary between farms and markets, with prices differing from one region to another. The government's price portal provides regular updates on the prices of essential commodities, including eggs.

The price of a carton of white eggs in Egyptian farms ranges between 110 and 120 Egyptian pounds, with the selling price to traders being wholesale. In contrast, the price of a carton of white eggs for consumers in markets varies between 125 and 130 Egyptian pounds, depending on the residential area. This variation in prices is due to factors such as transportation costs and profit margins.

The price of red eggs in Egypt, on the other hand, ranges between 115 and 125 Egyptian pounds per carton in farms. For consumers in markets, the price of a carton of red eggs varies between 130 and 135 Egyptian pounds, depending on the region. The prices of eggs can fluctuate based on various factors, including supply and demand.

Local eggs, also known as "baladi" eggs, have a price range of 124 to 125 Egyptian pounds per carton in farms. For consumers in retail markets, the price of a carton of local eggs ranges from 130 to 150 Egyptian pounds, depending on the region. The variation in prices between different types of eggs is due to factors such as production costs and market demand.

The prices of eggs for consumers differ from the prices in farms due to additional costs such as transportation and profit margins. As a result, there are price differences between provinces and various sales outlets. The government's price portal aims to provide transparency and help consumers make informed purchasing decisions.

The stability of egg prices in Egypt on Monday, September 28, 2026, is a welcome relief for consumers. The prices of eggs are an essential indicator of the country's food inflation rate. The government's efforts to monitor and regulate prices have helped to maintain stability in the market.

The prices of other poultry products, such as chickens and chicks, are also being monitored by the government. The prices of these products can fluctuate based on various factors, including supply and demand. The government's price portal provides regular updates on the prices of these products to help consumers and traders make informed decisions.

Key points

  • The price of a carton of white eggs in Egyptian farms ranges between 110 and 120 Egyptian pounds.
  • The price of a carton of red eggs for consumers in markets varies between 130 and 135 Egyptian pounds.
  • Local eggs have a price range of 124 to 125 Egyptian pounds per carton in farms.

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