On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Egypt witnessed a decline in poultry prices, with rates dropping by approximately 2 EGP. The current price range stands at 70 to 71 EGP per kilogram at the farm, as stated by Abdelaziz El-Sayed, head of the Poultry Wealth Committee at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce. This sector plays a vital role in providing employment opportunities, directly and indirectly, for around 3.5 million citizens.
The Egyptian poultry industry has experienced significant growth, with the production of white chickens reaching 1.6 billion birds, compared to 1.4 billion birds in the previous year. This represents a 14% increase, according to Dr. Tarek Soliman, head of the Animal Wealth and Poultry Development Sector. The industry is considered a cornerstone of food security and the national economy.
The Egyptian government is working to provide support to small and large producers, as well as open new export markets in Arab, African, and international countries. This comes after Egypt was approved as one of the countries that apply the isolated poultry farm system, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) regulations.
The prices of white poultry have decreased to a range of 85-90 EGP per kilogram, varying depending on the region. The Ministry of Agriculture aims to accelerate the process of opening new markets to absorb the surplus local production, given the current boom in the poultry sector.
The prices of Rumi poultry are currently around 150-160 EGP per kilogram in the local market. Egypt has also seen an increase in the production of table eggs, reaching 16 billion eggs, compared to 14 billion in the previous year. Additionally, the production of local breed poultry has reached 360 million birds, with an increase of over 12%.
The prices of ducks start at 130-140 EGP per kilogram. 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 prices of Minir El-Saka poultry have dropped to 70 EGP for white poultry, while Saso poultry is priced at 105 EGP. Egypt has successfully increased its production capacity of veterinary vaccines, reaching 2.3 billion doses annually, compared to 120 million doses previously. The prices of chicks have also decreased to 24-25 EGP in the local market.
Key points
- Egypt's poultry prices decreased by around 2 EGP, ranging from 70 to 71 EGP per kilogram at the farm.
- The Egyptian poultry industry has experienced significant growth, with the production of white chickens reaching 1.6 billion birds.
- The sector plays a vital role in providing employment opportunities, directly and indirectly, for around 3.5 million citizens.
