Egypt moves forward with US$3.3M poultry equipment assembly project
EGYPT – Egypt’s General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) is moving ahead with an agro-industrial project in the West Qantara industrial zone following an agreement signed with United Trade Co. for Poultry Equipment on February 25.
The initiative involves setting up an assembly facility for poultry farming and production equipment on a 0.98-hectare site.
According to the company’s statement, the project will require a total investment of US$3.3 million.
Details on the production scope and completion timeline have not been disclosed, but United Trade Co. for Poultry Equipment manufactures and distributes various poultry equipment, including battery cages, climate control systems for poultry houses, and egg packaging materials.
The company stated that the facility will integrate modern technology in assembling and manufacturing poultry equipment to improve efficiency and raise the quality of poultry products in Egypt.
Once operational, the plant is expected to contribute to the local poultry industry, which is currently struggling with rising costs and supply shortages.
Since 2023, Egyptian poultry producers have faced increased expenses for feed and vaccines, along with supply shortages due to exchange rate fluctuations.
These difficulties have led to a 40% drop in the country’s chicken and table egg production, with figures falling to 900 million birds and 8.5 million eggs, respectively, according to official data.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that Egypt reached self-sufficiency in table egg production in 2021 and was producing 95% of its domestic chicken needs at the time.
Poultry Sector Remains Key to Egypt’s Food Industry
Egypt has the second-largest poultry industry in Africa, behind South Africa, making it an important market for poultry-related investments, including equipment manufacturing.
In 2021, the country produced 1.5 billion chickens and 13 billion table eggs, while in 2023, production dropped to 273 million chickens and 4.6 million ducks.
Despite current setbacks, Egypt’s poultry industry has seen long-term growth, with production increasing since 1966.
Forecasts indicate that poultry output could rise to 1.9 million metric tons by 2028, despite challenges that have forced many small-scale producers to shut down.
Rising costs of raw materials, feed, and vaccines, along with currency fluctuations, remain major obstacles to the sector’s stability.
The new poultry equipment assembly project in the West Qantara industrial zone comes amid efforts to support local production and address some of these challenges.
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