Egypt's poultry sector has witnessed a significant surge in production and investment in recent years. On Wednesday, 23-9-2026, poultry prices ranged from 68-69 pounds per kilo at the farm, according to Abdelaziz El-Sayed, head of the poultry wealth committee at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce. This comes as the sector continues to experience a substantial boost in production.
The production of table eggs has reached 16 billion eggs, up from 14 billion eggs in the previous year. Additionally, the production of local breed poultry has reached 360 million birds, an increase of over 12%, according to Dr. Tariq Selim, head of the animal and poultry wealth development sector. These numbers demonstrate the significant growth the sector has experienced.
The poultry sector in Egypt has achieved an unprecedented investment and production boom in recent years, with investments exceeding 200 billion pounds, according to Dr. Tariq Selim. The sector has become a crucial component of the country's economy and food security. With such substantial growth, the sector is expected to continue playing a vital role in Egypt's economy.
The prices of white poultry have stabilized at 85-90 pounds per kilo, varying depending on the region. Egypt has also made significant strides in increasing its production capacity for veterinary vaccines, rising to 2.3 billion doses annually, compared to 120 million doses previously, according to Agriculture Minister Dr. Alaa Farouk.
The prices of Rumi poultry today range from 150-160 pounds per kilo in the local market. The poultry sector in Egypt comprises over 27,000 diverse farms, including those producing table eggs, poultry for fattening, and parent birds, as well as companies specializing in producing parent and grandparent poultry.
The prices of duck meat today range from 130-140 pounds per kilo. The Ministry of Agriculture is working to expedite the process of opening new markets to absorb the surplus local production, given the current boom in the poultry sector. This move aims to support the sector's continued growth and expansion.
The prices of Munir El-Saka poultry have risen by two pounds, reaching 68 pounds for white poultry. The sector provides direct and indirect job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens. Additionally, the production of white chickens has reached 1.6 billion birds, up from 1.4 billion birds last year, representing a 14% growth, according to Dr. Tariq Selim.
Key points
- Egypt's poultry production has seen significant growth, with investments exceeding 200 billion pounds.
- The sector provides job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens.
- Poultry prices range from 68-69 pounds per kilo at the farm.
