On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Egypt witnessed a rise in poultry prices, with the cost per kilogram in farms ranging between 75 and 76 EGP, according to Abdelaziz El-Sayed, head of the Poultry Wealth Committee at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce. This represents an increase of approximately 5 EGP. The poultry sector plays a vital role in providing employment opportunities, directly and indirectly, for around 3.5 million citizens.
Egypt's poultry production has seen significant growth, with the output of white chickens reaching 1.6 billion birds, compared to 1.4 billion birds in the previous year, representing a 14% increase, as stated by Dr. Tarek Soliman, head of the Animal Wealth and Poultry Development Sector. The government's efforts to boost the sector have contributed to this growth. Furthermore, the country has made substantial progress in enhancing its capacity to produce veterinary vaccines.
The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture has successfully increased the annual production of local veterinary vaccines to 2.3 billion doses, up from 120 million doses previously, as announced by Dr. Alaa Farouk, the Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. This development is expected to have a positive impact on the poultry sector. In addition, the government is working to open new markets to absorb the surplus local production, given the recent surge in the sector.
The prices of white poultry have risen to between 90 and 95 EGP per kilogram, varying depending on the region. The increased production has led to a need for new markets, both domestically and internationally. Egypt's poultry sector has become a significant contributor to the country's economy and food security. The government is providing support to small and large producers to help them expand their operations.
The prices of Romy poultry range from 150 to 160 EGP per kilogram in the local market. The production of table eggs has also increased to 16 billion eggs, up from 14 billion eggs in the previous year. Additionally, the production of local chickens has reached 360 million birds, representing a growth of over 12%, according to Dr. Tarek Soliman.
The prices of ducks start at 130-140 EGP per kilogram. Egypt's 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 has become a crucial component of Egypt's economy.
The prices of Minar Al-Saqa poultry have increased by 5 EGP, reaching 75 EGP for white chickens, while Saso chickens have risen by 2 EGP to 112 EGP. The poultry industry is one of the main pillars of food security and the national economy. The state is working to provide support to small breeders and large producers and to open new export markets in Arab, African, and international markets.
Key points
- Egypt's poultry prices increased by around 5 EGP per kilogram on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
- The country's poultry production has seen significant growth, with the output of white chickens reaching 1.6 billion birds.
- Egypt has made substantial progress in enhancing its capacity to produce veterinary vaccines, with annual production increasing to 2.3 billion doses.
