Egypt - Chicken and egg prices up significantly from a "few days ago" - Gov. denies shortages in the markets - January 3, 2026

sharon sanders · Feb 5, 2026

Following the recent increase... Poultry and breaded chicken prices today, Tuesday

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - 5:00 AM

Poultry prices saw a gradual and sudden increase on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following a surge in demand coinciding with the start of the holidays and special occasions.

The "Sada Elbalad" website provides its readers with daily updates, including on poultry and egg prices, which have become a matter of great interest to citizens after experiencing fluctuations in recent times.

Poultry prices today, Tuesday

The prices of white poultry at the farm have risen to a decrease, and the price per kilo has reached 83 pounds at the farm after it reached 65 pounds a few days ago, meaning it has increased by 18 pounds and reaches the consumer at a price of 98 pounds. The prices of mother poultry have also risen to about 62 pounds per kilo and reach the consumer at a price of 77 pounds.
The price of a kilo of Sasso poultry (red chickens) has also increased to 105 pounds, after it was priced at 90 pounds, and it reaches the consumer at 120 pounds.
Meanwhile, the price of a kilo of local chicken at the farm has stabilized at 110 pounds and reaches the consumer at a price of 130 pounds. Price per kilo of breaded chicken

The price of a kilo of chicken breast fillets has also risen today, from 180 to 200 Egyptian pounds in some shops.
Chicken thighs now cost between 80 and 90 pounds.
Chicken wings range from 60 to 70 pounds per kilo.
A pair of pigeons costs 170 pounds. Egg prices

The wholesale price of a carton of red eggs has reached 110 Egyptian pounds, selling to consumers for 125 pounds, up from around 120 pounds previously.
The wholesale price of a carton of white eggs has also stabilized at 110 pounds, selling to consumers for approximately 125 pounds.
The wholesale price of a carton of baladi (local) eggs starts at 135 pounds, selling to consumers for around 150 pounds.

The Cabinet's Media Center denied the recent reports about rising poultry prices due to a shortage in the markets, stressing that these reports are completely false.
The Media Center explained, in a statement published through its official social media platforms, that in contact with the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, the Ministry confirmed the availability of poultry in large quantities in various markets, noting that the rates of chick production from mothers during the current year exceed those of last year.
The ministry confirmed that the local market is witnessing an abundance of grandparents, parents and broiler chicks, in addition to the availability of sufficient quantities of table eggs, as well as the existence of a safe strategic stock of frozen poultry inside slaughterhouse refrigerators, which contributes to the stability of the market and the absence of any shortage in supply.

https://www.elbalad.news/6857241

Pathfinder · Feb 8, 2026

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Citizens are suffering from high prices... The head of the
agricultural syndicate calls on the state to import poultry:
The fair price per kilo should not exceed 75 pounds.

Mohamed Shaaban
Published: Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 9:52 PM | Last updated: Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 9:52 PM

Dr. Sayed Khalifa, head of the Agricultural Syndicate, denied the validity of rumors about Egypt importing dates from Israel, explaining that Egypt currently produces about 1.9 million tons annually, and has 16 million productive palm trees, including the largest farm with 2 million palm trees, in addition to 4 million new palm trees in the New Valley.
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Regarding the crisis of rising poultry prices, he explained that price increases before the month of Ramadan have become an annual custom, noting that in previous years there was a justification in the form of a shortage of feed and the dollar crisis, but this year there is no justification, especially since feed, vaccines and serums are available and their prices are stable.

He added that the cost of producing a kilo of poultry is about 70 pounds, so selling it for 75 pounds is acceptable, but the price reaching more than 100 pounds raises questions, saying: “For whose benefit? The citizen is suffering, and the feed and production inputs have not increased?”

He stressed the need for state intervention, calling for the importation of shipments of poultry to regulate the market and ensure the citizen's right to obtain the commodity at a reasonable price.

https://www.shorouknews.com/news/vi...f1f8aef&fbclid=IwY2xjawP0fcdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABi
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An agreement between the Ministries of Supply and Agriculture and Future of Egypt to import frozen poultry and offer it before Ramadan

Hala Harbi Sunday, February 8, 2026, 12:40 PM

Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk, and Bahaa El-Ghannam, Head of the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development, announced that a tripartite agreement has been reached to import large quantities of frozen poultry and its parts, as part of the state’s preparations to welcome the month of Ramadan, and to meet the expected increase in demand for basic food commodities.

The meeting came within the framework of ongoing coordination between the Ministry of Supply, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Future of Egypt Authority, as they represent the food security triangle, with the aim of securing the needs of the local market, enhancing supply and controlling market activity during periods of high consumption.

The meeting resulted in an agreement to import frozen poultry, along with thighs and breasts, from several countries, ensuring the diversity of supply sources and the sustainability of the availability of goods, and contributing to increasing the quantities offered in the local market.

It was decided that the first shipments would arrive before the month of Ramadan, in preparation for offering them to citizens at reduced prices through the network of fixed and mobile outlets belonging to the three entities in various governorates, in order to facilitate citizens’ access to goods and alleviate the burdens of living.

The three parties affirmed their continued coordination and follow-up in the coming period to ensure the rapid delivery of the agreed-upon quantities, and to take additional measures to increase the supply of essential goods, thereby supporting market stability and strengthening the food security system.

https://www.maspero.eg/economy/2026...قبل-مصر-لاستيراد-دواجن-مجمدة-وطرحها-قبل-رمضان
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Egypt announces urgent measures to address rising poultry prices before Ramadan

To boost the supply of poultry and regulate the markets

Egypt
Riyadh - Arabic Business
Published in:February 8, 2026: 2:16 PM GST
Last updated:February 8, 2026: 2:19 PM GST

The Egyptian government has decided to import large quantities of frozen poultry, along with poultry parts (thighs and breasts), from several countries, in order to ensure the diversity of supply sources and the sustainability of the availability of the commodity, and to contribute to increasing the supply in the local market.

According to an Egyptian government statement, the first shipments are scheduled to arrive before the holy month of Ramadan, in preparation for offering them to citizens at reduced prices, through the network of outlets affiliated with the Ministry of Supply, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Future of Egypt Authority, whether fixed or mobile outlets, which cover various governorates of the Republic, in order to ensure easy access to goods and alleviate the burdens on citizens.

The statement indicated that a tripartite meeting was held, which included Sherif Farouk, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, and Bahaa El-Ghannam, Head of the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development, within the framework of the ongoing coordination between the three parties, and within the framework of the state’s preparations to welcome the holy month of Ramadan, and with the approach of the season which witnesses a noticeable increase in demand for a number of basic food commodities, most notably poultry.

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The statement explained that the government seeks to enhance the strategic stock of food commodities, achieve balance in the markets, contribute to price stability, and ensure the availability of goods in appropriate quantities during Ramadan and beyond.

https://www.alarabiya.net/aswaq/eco...ء-عاجل-لمواجهة-ارتفاع-اسعار-الدواجن-قبل-رمضان
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Dr. Sherif Farouk, Mr. Alaa Farouk, and Dr. Bahaa El-Ghannam announce a tripartite agreement to import frozen poultry and make it available at outlets before Ramadan to boost supply and stabilize markets.
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Statement issued by the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade:

As part of the state’s preparations to welcome the holy month of Ramadan, and with the approach of the season which witnesses a significant increase in demand for a number of basic food commodities, especially poultry, a tripartite meeting was held that included Dr. Sherif Farouk, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Mr. Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, and Dr. Bahaa El-Ghannam, Head of the Future of Egypt Authority for Sustainable Development, within the framework of the ongoing coordination between the three parties.

This meeting comes within the framework of institutional cooperation between the Ministry of Supply, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Future of Egypt Authority, as they form the triangle of food security in Egypt, with the aim of securing the needs of the local market, enhancing the supply of food commodities, and controlling the movement of markets, especially during periods that witness an increase in consumption rates.

The meeting resulted in an agreement to import large quantities of frozen poultry, along with poultry parts (thighs and breasts), from several countries, ensuring the diversity of supply sources and the sustainability of the availability of the commodity, and contributing to increasing the supply in the local market.

The first shipments are scheduled to arrive before the holy month of Ramadan, in preparation for offering them to citizens at reduced prices, through the network of outlets belonging to the three entities, whether fixed or mobile outlets, which cover various governorates of the Republic, as well as the Ahlan Ramadan exhibitions, in order to ensure easy access to goods and alleviate the burdens on citizens.

This move comes as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen the strategic stock of food commodities, achieve balance in the markets, contribute to price stability, and ensure the availability of goods in appropriate quantities during Ramadan and beyond.

The three parties affirmed the continuation of coordination and periodic follow-up during the next phase, to ensure the rapid delivery of the agreed quantities, and to take the necessary additional measures to increase the supply of basic commodities, in order to achieve market stability and enhance the state’s food security system.