Tuesday 31/March/2026 – 04:55 PM
Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Sayed, Head of the Division, confirmed Poultry The Federation of Chambers of Commerce said that feed prices have witnessed noticeable increases in recent days, ranging from 2000 to 2500 pounds per ton by some companies, despite the availability of sufficient strategic stock in the market.
Al-Sayed explained in exclusive statements to Cairo 24 that these increases are “unjustified,” noting that some companies took advantage of the current circumstances, most notably the rise in fuel prices and the increase in labor wages, to raise prices without relying on accurate estimates or clear economic justifications.
He added that the continuation of these increases may represent a new challenge for the poultry industry, especially with its direct impact on the cost of production, and then selling prices to the consumer.
He pointed out that the price of poultry currently amounts to about 70 pounds per kilo on the farm, a level that does not cover production costs, which causes direct losses to breeders and farm owners. He explained that the actual cost amounts to about 85 pounds per kilo, meaning that the producer bears a loss estimated at about 15 pounds for every kilo sold.
He stressed the need for relevant authorities to intervene to control markets and monitor feed pricing, in order to achieve a balance between the interests of the producer and the consumer, and prevent unjustified practices that may negatively affect market stability.
