The Egyptian government has warned poultry producers against monopolistic practices and price-fixing as it seeks to stabilize the domestic market ahead of Ramadan. Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, and Mahmoud Mumtaz, Chairperson of the Egyptian Competition Authority, met with the board of the General Association of Poultry Producers to discuss market regulations and supply chain challenges.
In a meeting held on January 14, 2026, Alaa Farouk emphasized that the poultry sector is a primary pillar of Egyptian food security, with the government aiming to balance producer sustainability and the consumer's right to "fair prices." Mahmoud Mumtaz stated that the Egyptian Competition Authority is monitoring all stages of the supply chain and will not tolerate horizontal or vertical agreements that impact final consumer costs, noting that competition law is designed to protect free-market mechanisms for the benefit of the national economy.
The discussion reviewed state efforts to provide fodder and production inputs to sustain farm operations. Officials also addressed measures to narrow the price gap between farm-gate costs and retail prices through enhanced market oversight and facilities for producers to boost capacity. Members of the General Association of Poultry Producers committed to setting prices individually based on supply and demand dynamics. The association pledged to increase supply in the coming weeks to meet the anticipated demand surge during Ramadan.
The meeting was attended by Mustafa El-Sayyad, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, and Mahmoud El-Anani, Chairman of the Poultry Association, along with several board members.