Egypt's poultry sector has seen a significant rise in prices, with a kilogram of poultry now costing between 72 and 73 EGP at the farm level, according to Abdelaziz El-Sayed, head of the Poultry Wealth Committee at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce. The sector is a crucial component of Egypt's food security and national economy, with over 27,000 diverse farms producing table eggs, broiler chickens, parent chickens, and specialized companies producing parent and grandparent chickens.
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 applying the isolated poultry farm system according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) regulations. The country's poultry sector has made significant strides, with the production of local vaccine doses increasing to 2.3 billion annually, up from 120 million doses previously.
The prices of white poultry have reached 85-90 EGP per kilogram, varying by region. The poultry sector provides direct and indirect job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens. The production of white chickens has increased to 1.6 billion birds, up from 1.4 billion birds last year, representing a 14% growth. This growth is a testament to the sector's efforts to meet the country's demands.
The prices of Rumi poultry have ranged from 150 to 160 EGP per kilogram in the local market. The production of table eggs has reached 16 billion eggs, up from 14 billion eggs last year. The production of local chickens has reached 360 million birds, representing a 12% increase. These numbers demonstrate the sector's ability to produce high-quality products.
The prices of ducks have started at 130-140 EGP per kilogram. The Ministry of Agriculture is working to accelerate the process of opening new markets to absorb the surplus local production, given the surge in the poultry sector. This move aims to support local producers and increase their competitiveness in the global market.
The prices of Munir El-Saka poultry have increased by around 2 EGP, reaching 72 EGP for white poultry. The prices of Saso poultry have reached 105 EGP. The sector has seen significant investments, exceeding 200 billion EGP. This investment has contributed to the sector's growth and development.
The prices of chicks have increased by around 2 EGP, ranging from 26 to 27 EGP in the local market. The poultry sector has achieved an unprecedented investment and production boom in recent years. The sector's growth has had a positive impact on the national economy, and efforts are being made to continue this growth.
Key points
- Egypt's poultry prices have increased, with a kilogram of poultry now costing 72-73 EGP at the farm level.
- The Egyptian government is working to provide support to small and large producers, as well as open new export markets.
- The poultry sector provides direct and indirect job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens.
