Egypt Plans Frozen Poultry Imports Ahead of Ramadan Demand

Egypt has agreed to import large quantities of frozen poultry and poultry parts to increase supply and help stabilise prices ahead of Ramadan. The ministries of Supply and Agriculture and the Mostaqbal Misr Agency for Sustainable Development announced the decision on Sunday.

The agreement followed a meeting involving Supply Minister Sherif Farouk, Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk and Mostaqbal Misr head Bahaa El-Ghanam. Officials said the cooperation is aimed at securing domestic market needs during the peak consumption period.

Initial shipments are expected before the start of Ramadan. The imports will include whole birds, thighs and breasts, to be sold at discounted prices through fixed and mobile outlets run by the three organisations across the country.

Officials said the move is part of efforts to strengthen food reserves, balance the market and support price stability during and after Ramadan. They added that coordination will continue to ensure distribution of the agreed quantities and to increase supplies of basic commodities.