Poultry prices in Egypt have recently decreased after a period of increases, with expectations for continued stability, particularly following a drop in feed costs.
Poultry Prices Today
White chicken prices at the farm reached 78 Egyptian pounds per kilo, down from 80 pounds in recent days and are available to consumers for 88 pounds. Prices for mother hens have decreased to around 70 pounds per kilo, reaching consumers at 80 pounds.
The price of “Sasou” (red broiler) chickens is now 102 pounds per kilo, down from 110 pounds, and reaches the consumer at 112 pounds. Local chicken prices have stabilized at 130 pounds per kilo at the farm, reaching consumers at 140 pounds.
Price of Chicken Fillet (Banieh)
The price of a kilo of chicken fillet has decreased to 190 pounds in some shops, down from 260 pounds. Chicken thighs are priced between 90 and 100 pounds. A kilo of wings ranges from 70 to 80 pounds. A pair of pigeons costs 190 pounds.
Egg Prices
A carton of red eggs is currently 110 pounds wholesale, reaching the consumer at 120 pounds, down from 140 pounds. A carton of white eggs is stable at 110 pounds wholesale, selling to consumers for 117 pounds. A carton of rural eggs starts at 135 pounds wholesale, reaching the consumer at 150 pounds.
Samah El-Sayed, head of the Poultry Division at the Giza Chamber of Commerce, confirmed that the Egyptian poultry market is experiencing relative stability due to increased supply and decreased demand following the end of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
Poultry prices have fallen significantly by around 30%, with the price per kilo stabilizing between 72 and 73 pounds at the farm – a level that does not cover production costs. This decrease has led to losses for some farmers, despite increased production and quantities available in the markets, due to high operating costs.
Increased production is attributed to the introduction of large numbers of breeding flocks, which has provided chicks and increased production volume, alongside state efforts to provide feed and facilitate the import of yellow corn and soybeans. The market is governed by the mechanisms of supply and demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current price of white chicken at the farm?
The price of white chicken at the farm is currently 78 Egyptian pounds per kilo.
How much does a carton of red eggs cost for the consumer?
A carton of red eggs costs 120 Egyptian pounds for the consumer.
What is contributing to the stability in the poultry market?
Increased supply and decreased demand following the end of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr are contributing to the stability in the poultry market, according to Samah El-Sayed.
As poultry prices fluctuate, what factors do you believe will have the greatest impact on market stability in the coming months?
