Tuesday 20/January/2026 – 04:58 PM
Rajab Shehata, head of the Rice Division and member of the Grain Industry Chamber of the Federation of Industries, said: Rice prices It is witnessing a state of stability, with quantities sufficient for the market’s needs until November of next year, in light of the presence of a very large abundance of rice.
In his statements to Cairo 24, Shehata warned against the tendency to buy and store rice unnecessarily, calling on citizens to be content with buying only their actual needs, especially with the abundance of supply and the stability of the market.
According to Shehata, today’s rice prices in local markets are as follows:
- Fine rice: 19 to 21 pounds
- Premium broad rice: 23 to 25 pounds
The head of the Rice Division indicated that rice varieties are available in large quantities, stressing that prices are stable, and it is difficult for a new decline to occur during the coming period, but at the same time they will not witness any increases, given the presence of a clear surplus in supply.
In another context, Rajab Shehata, head of the Rice Division and member of the Grain Industry Chamber of the Federation of Industries, pointed out that barley prices fell to about 15 pounds per kilo, and the price of rice fell to 26 pounds per consumer during the month of Ramadan.
He explained that the strategic stock of rice and legumes suffices the needs of the local market for up to 12 months, which contributes to stabilizing prices and providing basic commodities in appropriate quantities.
