On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Egyptian consumers continued to monitor egg prices closely amid ongoing market fluctuations, with reports indicating a modest increase in the price of local (baladi) eggs while white and red egg prices showed relative stability at the farm level.
According to verified market data from multiple Egyptian price-tracking sources, farm-level prices for white eggs remained steady, ranging between 87 and 90 Egyptian pounds per carton, while red eggs traded between 91 and 94 pounds per carton at the producer level. However, these farmgate prices did not fully reflect in retail markets, where consumer-facing prices were notably higher due to distribution costs, packaging, and regional markup.
In local markets, white egg cartons were sold to consumers for between 115 and 130 Egyptian pounds, while red eggs ranged from 120 to 135 pounds per carton. The local (baladi) egg category, which has seen growing demand due to perceived quality and freshness, recorded farm prices between 110 and 115 pounds per carton in some wholesale exchanges, with retail prices reaching up to 135 pounds in certain urban areas.
Price movements were tracked across Egypt’s major egg exchanges, including the poultry exchanges in Al-Hammami, Rashad Hamza, Al-Banna, Al-Sahrawi, Al-Ziraei, As-Salihiya, Qweisna, and others. At the Al-Hammami exchange, white eggs were priced at 98 pounds, red at 100, and baladi at 115 pounds per carton. Similar trends were observed in other exchanges, with most reporting white eggs between 90 and 98 pounds, red eggs between 93 and 100 pounds, and baladi eggs consistently trading at the highest tier, ranging from 110 to 115 pounds at the wholesale level.
The modest upward trend in baladi egg prices reflects a combination of factors, including higher feed costs, transportation expenses, and sustained consumer preference for locally produced eggs perceived as fresher and less industrially processed. Analysts note that while white and red egg prices have stabilized at the production level, the baladi segment continues to experience gradual upward pressure due to limited supply elasticity and stronger demand from households and small retailers.
Retailers and distributors attribute the gap between farm and consumer prices to logistical challenges, including fuel costs, cold storage requirements, and intermediaries’ margins. Despite government efforts to monitor essential food prices, egg prices remain sensitive to global commodity markets, particularly soybean and corn prices used in poultry feed, which have experienced volatility in recent months.
Consumers are advised to check multiple sources for price updates, as variations exist between governorates, with urban centers like Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria typically showing higher prices than rural markets. Daily price tracking platforms continue to provide real-time updates to help households create informed purchasing decisions.
As of April 25, 2026, the Egyptian egg market remains in a state of cautious equilibrium, with no sharp spikes reported but persistent upward pressure on premium categories like baladi eggs. Market watchers anticipate that prices may continue to fluctuate in the short term, influenced by seasonal demand, feed costs, and exchange rate dynamics affecting imported inputs.
For the latest official updates on food prices and market regulations, consumers can refer to the Egyptian Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade’s daily bulletins or verified local price monitoring websites that aggregate data from wholesale exchanges and retail outlets nationwide.
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