The Egyptian markets experienced a relatively stable day on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with prices of vegetables, fruits, fish, and poultry showing minimal fluctuations. According to recent updates from the Obour Market and the Poultry Exchange, the stability is attributed to sufficient supply and regular trading activity. A field survey revealed slight variations between wholesale and retail prices, mainly due to transportation costs and profit margins, without any significant price jumps.
Vegetable prices in Egypt remained relatively stable, with some varieties experiencing slight increases of 3-7 EGP per kilogram in retail markets compared to wholesale prices. For instance, tomatoes ranged from 7.5 to 17.5 EGP per kilogram, potatoes from 13 to 19 EGP, and onions (white and red) from 13 to 18 EGP and 13 to 16 EGP, respectively. Other vegetables, such as zucchini, carrots, eggplants, and peppers, also showed stable prices, ranging from 15 to 21 EGP, 10 to 20 EGP, 5 to 8 EGP, and 7 to 11 EGP per kilogram, respectively.
The fruit market in Egypt also witnessed stable prices, with minor variations in retail prices. Orange prices ranged from 8 to 10 EGP per kilogram for local oranges, 15 to 20 EGP for Abou Sera oranges, and 12 to 18 EGP for summer oranges. Other fruits, such as grapefruits, lemons, grapes, and melons, showed price ranges of 14 to 20 EGP, 17 to 25 EGP, 20 to 40 EGP, and 10 to 20 EGP per kilogram, respectively. Mango prices varied significantly, with Egyptian mango ranging from 100 to 150 EGP per kilogram and Indian mango from 60 to 80 EGP.
Egypt's fish market maintained its stability, with popular varieties like tilapia showing price ranges of 73 to 75 EGP per kilogram for the first quality and 69 to 71 EGP for the second quality. Other fish, such as fillet tilapia, white fish, and calamari, were priced between 75 to 275 EGP, 200 to 320 EGP, and 250 to 450 EGP per kilogram, respectively. The prices of frozen shrimp ranged from 175 to 525 EGP per kilogram, depending on the size.
The poultry market in Egypt saw stable prices, with white chicken ranging from 60 to 70 EGP per kilogram in the farms and 80 to 85 EGP in retail stores, depending on the region and transportation costs. The prices of Baladi chicken and local chicken were around 100 EGP and 110 EGP per kilogram in farms, respectively, and 105 to 110 EGP and 115 to 120 EGP in retail markets.
The prices of eggs in Egypt remained stable, with red eggs priced at 105 EGP per carton wholesale and 115 to 125 EGP retail, and white eggs at 100 EGP per carton wholesale and 110 to 120 EGP retail. The stability in egg prices is attributed to consistent supply and demand.
The Egyptian meat market also experienced stability, with beef prices ranging from 400 to 450 EGP per kilogram, and lamb prices from 380 to 430 EGP per kilogram. The government-run outlets and initiatives like "Hayat Karima" continue to offer meat at discounted prices, which helps increase supply and achieve relative balance in the markets.
Key points
- The Egyptian market is experiencing a period of price stability for essential goods like vegetables, fruits, fish, poultry, and meat.
- The government's initiatives to provide discounted meat and other essential goods are helping to stabilize prices.
- The relative stability in prices is attributed to sufficient supply, regular trading activity, and the government's efforts to balance the market.
