Egypt's poultry prices experienced a decline of around 2 EGP per kilo on Friday, October 2, 2026, with white poultry selling between 70-71 EGP per kilo at the farm, according to Abdel Aziz El-Sayed, head of the Poultry Wealth Committee at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce. This development comes amid a significant increase in the country's production capacity for veterinary vaccines, which has risen to 2.3 billion doses annually, up from 120 million doses previously.
The Egyptian poultry sector has witnessed a substantial investment and production boom in recent years, with the total investment in the sector exceeding 200 billion EGP, according to Dr. Tarek El-Sleman, head of the Animal Wealth and Poultry Development Sector. The sector has become a crucial component of the country's food security and economy. The government is working to accelerate the process of opening new markets to absorb the surplus local production.
White poultry prices varied between 85-90 EGP per kilo, depending on the region. The Ministry of Agriculture is striving to open new markets to accommodate the surplus local production, given the significant growth in the poultry sector. Egypt has made notable progress in increasing its poultry production, with the aim of exporting to new markets.
The price of Rumi poultry ranged between 150-160 EGP per kilo in the local market. The production of table eggs reached 16 billion, up from 14 billion the previous year. The production of local poultry also increased, with around 360 million birds produced, representing a growth of over 12%, according to Dr. Tarek El-Sleman.
The price of duck meat started at 130-140 EGP per kilo. The Egyptian 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 sector provides direct and indirect job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens.
The prices of specific types of poultry, such as Munir El-Saka's white poultry, decreased by around 2 EGP to 70 EGP per kilo. The price of Saso poultry increased by around 2 EGP to 110 EGP per kilo. The government is working to provide support to small and large producers and open new export markets.
The prices of chicks in the local market ranged between 26-27 EGP. The poultry sector has become a key player in Egypt's economy, with the production of white poultry reaching 1.6 billion birds, up from 1.4 billion the previous year, representing a growth rate of 14%. The sector is expected to continue playing a vital role in the country's food security.
Key points
- Poultry prices in Egypt fell by around 2 EGP per kilo on Friday.
- Egypt's poultry production has increased significantly in recent years.
- The Egyptian government is working to open new export markets for the country's poultry sector.
