White Chicken and Egg Prices Stable in Egypt
Chicken and Egg Prices Hold Steady for Consumers
Consumers see stable prices for poultry products this week, with white chicken and eggs remaining relatively unchanged.
Despite fluctuations in wholesale prices, the cost of white chicken for consumers remained steady, hovering between $80 and $85 per kilo. This price reflects the addition of transportation costs and retailer markup.
Data from poultry markets indicates that egg prices also held firm. A carton of eggs for final sale to consumers remained stable at $150.
Farm-fresh options saw slight variations in pricing. Free-range eggs were recorded at $130 per carton, while white eggs fetched $140 and red eggs commanded a slightly higher price of $145.
The price stability for white chicken can be attributed to farm-gate prices settling between $68 and $69 per kilo. This, coupled with consistent transportation and retail margins, resulted in the steady consumer price range.Meanwhile, Sasso chicks, a popular breed for backyard poultry enthusiasts, remained available at farms for $78 to $79 per chick.
Steady as We Go: Chicken and Egg Prices remain Stable
NewsDirectory3.com – Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as chicken and egg prices remain stable this week, offering some consistency in grocery budgets.
White chicken, a staple in many kitchens, continues to hover between $80 and $85 per kilo at retail outlets. This stability reflects the consistent farm-gate prices, which settled between $68 and $69 per kilo, alongside established transportation and retail markups.
Egg prices also held firm, with a standard carton for consumer purchase remaining at $150. This consistency extends to farm-fresh options, offering slight variations depending on the type. Free-range eggs clocked in at $130 per carton, while white eggs were priced at $140, and red eggs commanded a slightly higher price of $145.
For backyard poultry enthusiasts, Sasso chicks, a popular choice, remain readily available at farms for $78 to $79 per chick.
With poultry prices demonstrating resilience amidst fluctuating wholesale trends, consumers can anticipate continued stability in the coming weeks.
