Egypt: Chicken Meat Market 2025

Chicken Meat Market Size in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian chicken meat market decreased by -1.9% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +57.0% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Chicken Meat Production in Egypt

In value terms, chicken meat production declined rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 51% against the previous year. Chicken meat production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of chicken meat in Egypt stood at X kg per head in 2021, leveling off at the year before. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The chicken meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for chicken meat production in Egypt rose notably to X heads, growing by 11% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Chicken Meat Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, overseas shipments of chicken meat decreased by -75.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 103%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chicken meat exports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of chicken meat exports from Egypt, together comprising 78% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +70.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for chicken meat exported from Egypt were Oman ($X), Kuwait ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 80% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Oman, with a CAGR of +41.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average chicken meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 48%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+24.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chicken Meat Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, the amount of chicken meat imported into Egypt surged to X tons, growing by 17% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chicken meat imports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of chicken meat imports to Egypt, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +73.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest chicken meat suppliers to Egypt were Thailand ($X), Brazil ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together comprising 99% of total imports.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +81.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average chicken meat import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+4.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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