Chicken meat and offal market in Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

The Egyptian chicken meat and offal market experienced strong growth from 2018 to 2021, with production increasing from 1 324 thousand t to 2 403 thousand t. This expansion was fueled by a USD 1 billion foreign investment agreement from the UAE into poultry breeding, laying, and broiler segments, coupled with the enforcement of Law 7 of 2008 that mandated chilled and frozen poultry trade. The use of alternative feeds like orange peel and olive pomace boosted animal health and output. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which reduced demand from the hospitality sector, the industry maintained over 97% self-sufficiency and continued to grow.

Production declined to 2 028 thousand t in 2022, reducing market size. In 2023, output recovered to 2 175 thousand t as competitively priced Brazilian chicken imports entered the market, putting downward pressure on domestic prices and stimulating consumption. Price stability at the poultry exchange between EGP 73 and 75 per kg also contributed to market normalization.

Production chicken meat and offal in Egypt

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Egypt was among the world's leading producers of chicken meat and offal from 2017 to 2020, ranking 19th globally by production volume.

Top producers of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of chicken meat and offal, 2017-2020

Egypt's chicken meat and offal production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2 034 K t, marking a sharp rise of 31.9% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 56.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports chicken meat and offal from Egypt

Exports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 160 t, with the largest decline of 59.9% recorded that year. In 2018, exports peaked at 398 t. By 2020, exports had rebounded to 308 t, indicating a steep gain of 93.0% compared to the previous year, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.5 times between 2018 and 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates were the largest buyers of chicken meat and offal from Egypt. Vietnam accounted for 30.3% of exports in kind, Kuwait for 27.9%, and the UAE for 15.6%, together forming 73.8% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Egypt in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, chicken meat and offal exports from Egypt totalled 0.4 M $ US, marking an uptick of 26.1% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.3 M $ US, with the largest decline of 60.1% that year. Exports peaked in 2018 at 0.8 M $ US, showing the largest increase of 38.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 30.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates were the main destinations for Egypt's chicken meat and offal exports in value terms. Vietnam accounted for 36.7% of exports, Kuwait for 23.2%, and the UAE for 17.8%, together absorbing 77.7% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Egypt in value, 2017-2020

Imports chicken meat and offal to Egypt

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Imports dropped to their minimum in 2018 at 44 453 t, with the largest decline of 55.5% recorded that year. They peaked in 2017. In 2020, Egypt's chicken meat and offal import volume reached 52 681 t, showing an abrupt drop of 38.3% compared to 2019, while the largest increase of 92.0% occurred in 2019. The shift from peak to trough represented a 2.2-fold change.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil was the primary source for Egypt's chicken meat and offal imports in kind, accounting for 88.7% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail of smaller partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Egypt in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Egypt imported 76.4 M $ US of chicken meat and offal, down by 35.9% over the past year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 75.7 M $ US, with the largest decline of 51.3% that year. The largest increase of 57.7% occurred in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 50.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -21.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Brazil dominated Egypt's partner structure for chicken meat and offal imports in value terms, with a share of 87.6% of total flows, while other markets had comparatively modest shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Egypt in value, 2017-2020