
Egypt’s poultry producers’ union said local production increased about 25% in 2026, creating abundant supply and pushing white-chicken prices down to 68–71 Egyptian pounds per kilogram. As winter approaches, farmers also face higher heating and ongoing feed and input costs; the union called for a stable, long-term export policy to help balance the domestic market.
Greater domestic poultry supply weighs on chicken prices, while higher heating and feed costs compress producer margins. A sustained export channel could absorb some surplus and support prices, but the article describes it as a policy proposal, not an established flow.
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