Egypt's Poultry Prices Stable on Monday, November 9, 2026

The Egyptian poultry sector has seen significant growth, with production of white chicken increasing to 1.6 billion birds, a 14% rise from the previous year. According to Abdelaziz El-Sayed, head of the poultry wealth department at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, poultry prices have stabilized at 73-74 pounds per kilo at the farm. The sector provides employment opportunities for around 3.5 million people.

The poultry industry in Egypt comprises over 27,000 diverse farms, including those producing table eggs, broiler chickens, parent stock, and specialized companies producing parent and grandparent stock. Minister of Agriculture, Alaa Farouk, noted that the sector has achieved a remarkable investment and production boom in recent years, with investments exceeding 200 billion pounds.

In the local market, white poultry prices range from 85 to 90 pounds per kilo, depending on the region. The Ministry of Agriculture is working to accelerate the opening of new markets to absorb the surplus local production, given the sector's current boom. Meanwhile, Romy poultry prices are around 150-160 pounds per kilo.

Egypt has made significant strides in increasing its production of table eggs, reaching 16 billion eggs, up from 14 billion in the previous year. The production of local breed poultry has also increased by over 12%, reaching 360 million birds. These figures were reported by Dr. Tarek Soliman, head of the Animal Wealth and Poultry Development Sector.

The prices of other poultry products, such as duck, start at 130-140 pounds per kilo. The sector's growth has been accompanied by an increase in the production of veterinary vaccines, which has risen to 2.3 billion doses annually, up from 120 million doses previously. This development has contributed to the sector's stability and growth.

Some specific poultry products have seen the following prices: 73 pounds for white chicken from Minir El-Saka, and 100 pounds for Saso chicken. The Egyptian government is working to provide support to small and large producers, and to open new export markets in Arab, African, and international markets.

The prices of chicks in the local market range from 21 to 22 pounds. The poultry industry is a key component of Egypt's food security and national economy. With the country's adoption of the isolated poultry farm system, in line with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) regulations, Egypt is poised to expand its export markets.

Key points

• Poultry prices in Egypt have stabilized, with white chicken at 73-74 pounds per kilo at the farm.
• The Egyptian poultry sector has seen significant growth, with a 14% increase in white chicken production.
• The sector provides employment opportunities for around 3.5 million people and has investments exceeding 200 billion pounds.