Egypt's markets witnessed relative stability in prices of vegetables, fruits, fish, and poultry on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The stability is attributed to sufficient supply and regular trading activity. According to the latest updates from the Obour Market and the Poultry Exchange, a field survey revealed slight variations between wholesale and retail prices due to transportation costs and profit margins.
The prices of vegetables showed relative stability with slight increases of 3-7 EGP per kilogram in retail markets compared to wholesale prices. For example, tomatoes ranged from 7.5 to 17.5 EGP per kilogram, potatoes from 14 to 20 EGP, white onions from 13 to 17 EGP, and red onions from 13 to 16 EGP. Other vegetables like zucchini, carrots, eggplants, and peppers also showed stable prices.
The prices of fruits also remained stable with minor variations. Orange prices ranged from 7 to 11 EGP per kilogram for local oranges, 15 to 20 EGP for Abou Sera oranges, and 12 to 20 EGP for summer oranges. Other fruits like grapefruits, lemons, grapes, and melons showed stable prices. Notably, the prices of high-demand fruits like mangoes varied, with Egyptian mango prices ranging from 100 to 150 EGP per kilogram.
The prices of fish remained stable, particularly for tilapia, which is in high demand. The prices of tilapia ranged from 73 to 75 EGP per kilogram for the first quality and 68 to 72 EGP for the second quality. Other fish like fillet tilapia, white fish, and shrimp also showed stable prices. The survey also revealed that the prices of seafood like squid and calamari ranged from 250 to 450 EGP per kilogram.
The prices of poultry also remained stable, with white chicken prices ranging from 60 to 70 EGP per kilogram in the farms and 80 to 85 EGP in retail markets. The prices of other types of chicken, like Saso and local chicken, also showed stability. The prices of eggs also remained stable, with red eggs priced at 105 EGP per carton and white eggs at 100 EGP per carton.
The prices of meat also showed stability, with sufficient supply in consumer outlets and complexes. The prices of local meat ranged from 400 to 450 EGP per kilogram, while the prices of lamb and camel meat ranged from 380 to 430 EGP and 330 to 390 EGP, respectively. The prices of liver and kidneys also showed stability.
The Egyptian government has been working to stabilize prices by increasing the supply of essential goods through outlets and initiatives like "Hayat Karima" and the ministries of agriculture, interior, and supply. These efforts have contributed to relative stability in food prices in Egypt during the current period. The government's efforts aim to balance supply and demand and limit market fluctuations.
Key points
- The Egyptian market experiences relative stability in prices of vegetables, fruits, fish, and poultry.
- The stability is attributed to sufficient supply and regular trading activity.
- The government's efforts to increase the supply of essential goods have contributed to price stability.
