The Egyptian poultry market experienced stability on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with prices ranging from 82 to 83 EGP per kilo in farms, according to Abdelaziz El-Sayed, head of the Poultry Wealth Committee at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce. The 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 Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation reported that the poultry sector provides direct and indirect job opportunities for approximately 3.5 million citizens. The sector has seen significant growth, with white chicken production reaching 1.6 billion birds, a 14% increase from 1.4 billion birds in the previous year, according to Dr. Tarek Soliman, head of the Animal Wealth and Poultry Development Sector.
In the local market, white poultry prices ranged from 95 to 100 EGP per kilo, varying by region. The Ministry of Agriculture aims to expedite the opening of new markets to absorb the surplus domestic production, given the recent surge in the poultry sector. This growth has led to an increase in production capacity, with the goal of exporting Egyptian poultry products to new markets.
The prices of Romy poultry ranged from 150 to 160 EGP per kilo in the domestic market. Egypt has also seen a significant increase in table egg production, reaching 16 billion eggs, compared to 14 billion in the previous year. Additionally, local breed poultry production reached 360 million birds, a 12% increase, according to Dr. Tarek Soliman.
The prices of duck meat ranged from 130 to 140 EGP per kilo. Egypt has made notable progress in increasing its production capacity for veterinary vaccines, rising to 2.3 billion doses annually, compared to 120 million doses previously, according to Dr. Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.
According to reports from specific farms, such as Munir El-Saqa, white poultry prices were 82 EGP, while Saso poultry prices reached 107 EGP. The poultry industry is a vital component of Egypt's food security and national economy. The government is working to provide support to small and large producers, as well as open new export markets in Arab, African, and international markets.
The prices of chicks in the local market revolved around 28-29 EGP. The Egyptian poultry sector has achieved unprecedented investment and production growth in recent years, with investments exceeding 200 billion EGP, according to Dr. Tarek Soliman. The sector's growth and stability are crucial for Egypt's economy and food security.
Key points
- - Poultry prices in Egypt remain stable, ranging from 82 to 83 EGP per kilo. - The sector provides job opportunities for approximately 3.5 million citizens. - Egypt aims to open new markets to export its poultry products.
