Egypt's poultry market has witnessed stability in prices on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with prices ranging from 72 to 73 pounds per kilo in farms, according to Abdelaziz El-Sayed, head of the Poultry Wealth Committee at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce. The poultry sector provides direct and indirect job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens.
The production of white chickens has seen significant growth, reaching 1.6 billion birds, compared to 1.4 billion birds in the previous year, representing a 14% increase, according to Dr. Tarek Soliman, head of the Animal Wealth and Poultry Development Sector. This growth is a testament to the sector's efforts to enhance production and meet domestic demand.
The poultry sector in Egypt has achieved an unprecedented investment and production boom in recent years, with investments exceeding 200 billion pounds, according to Dr. Tarek Soliman. The sector's growth has been driven by government support and the adoption of modern farming practices. Egypt aims to further boost production and explore new markets.
In the local market, white poultry prices range from 85 to 90 pounds per kilo, depending on the region. The country has made significant strides in increasing its production capacity for veterinary vaccines, rising to 2.3 billion doses annually, compared to 120 million doses previously, according to Agriculture Minister Dr. Alaa Farouk.
The prices of Romy poultry range from 150 to 160 pounds per kilo in the local market. Egypt has also seen an increase in the production of table eggs, reaching 16 billion eggs, compared to 14 billion in the previous year. The production of local breed poultry has reached 360 million birds, representing a 12% increase.
The prices of ducks start at 130-140 pounds per kilo. The Ministry of Agriculture is working to expedite the process of opening new markets to absorb the surplus local production, given the boom in the poultry sector. The government aims to provide support to small and large producers and explore new export markets.
The prices of Minar El-Saqa poultry stand at 72 pounds for white poultry, while Saso poultry prices have increased by two pounds to reach 107 pounds. The poultry industry is a key component of Egypt's food security and national economy. The state is working to provide support to the sector and open new markets, particularly after Egypt's approval as one of the countries applying the isolated poultry farm system.
Key points
- Egypt's poultry prices are stable, with white poultry prices ranging from 72 to 73 pounds per kilo.
- The poultry sector provides job opportunities for around 3.5 million citizens.
- Egypt aims to boost poultry production and explore new markets.
