The Egyptian poultry industry is a significant contributor to the country's food security and economy. According to Abdelaziz El-Sayed, head of the poultry wealth department at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, poultry prices in Egypt ranged from 70 to 71 EGP per kilogram on Sunday, 27-9-2026. The industry has seen significant growth in recent years, with investments exceeding 200 billion EGP. The government is working to provide support to small and large producers, as well as open new export markets in Arab and African countries.
The poultry sector in Egypt has achieved a remarkable investment and production boom in recent years. The sector provides direct and indirect job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens. According to Dr. Tarek Soliman, head of the animal and poultry wealth development sector, the production of white chickens reached 1.6 billion birds, compared to 1.4 billion birds in the previous year, representing a growth rate of 14%. The government is also working to accelerate the opening of new markets to absorb the surplus local production.
The prices of white poultry in Egypt ranged from 85 to 90 EGP per kilogram, depending on the region. The country has made significant progress in increasing its production capacity of veterinary vaccines, rising to 2.3 billion doses annually, compared to 120 million doses previously. This was announced by Dr. Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. The increase in production capacity has helped to improve the health and quality of poultry in Egypt.
The prices of Rumi poultry in Egypt ranged from 150 to 160 EGP per kilogram in the local market. The production of table eggs reached 16 billion eggs, compared to 14 billion eggs in the previous year. The production of local breed chickens reached 360 million birds, representing an increase of more than 12%. These numbers demonstrate the significant growth of the poultry sector in Egypt.
The prices of ducks in Egypt started from 130 to 140 EGP per kilogram. The Ministry of Agriculture is working to accelerate the opening of new markets to absorb the surplus local production, given the boom in the poultry sector. The government is also working to provide support to small and large producers, as well as open new export markets.
The prices of Munir El-Saka poultry rose by about 2 EGP, recording 70 EGP for white poultry. The price of Saso poultry reached 105 EGP. The poultry sector in Egypt includes more than 27,000 various farms, including farms for producing table eggs, broiler chickens, and parent birds, as well as specialized companies producing parent and grandparent birds.
The prices of chicks in the local market rose by about 2 EGP, ranging from 25 to 26 EGP. The sector provides a significant contribution to the Egyptian economy and food security. The government is working to provide support to the sector and open new export markets. The growth of the poultry sector in Egypt is expected to continue in the coming years.
Key points
- Egypt's poultry prices range from 70 to 160 EGP per kilogram.
- The poultry sector in Egypt provides job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens.
- Egypt's poultry production has seen significant growth in recent years, with investments exceeding 200 billion EGP.
