Egyptian poultry prices climb as farmers return to production

Farm poultry prices reached about 71 Egyptian pounds per kilo as Giza's poultry division chief explained the rise and announced a ration card plan.

• Sameh El-Sayed, head of the Giza Chamber of Commerce poultry division, said farm prices rose to about 71 pounds per kilo from 58 a month ago.
• El-Sayed said producing a kilo of poultry costs between 68 and 70 pounds, prompting farmers to exit when prices fell.
• El-Sayed said approval was granted to include whole and cut-up poultry in the ration card system from January 1, 2027.
• White chicken prices held at 71 pounds per kilo at farms and 82 pounds for consumers on Friday.