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Egypt

EGYPT COMPOUND FEED MARKET ANALYSIS

mated feeding systems and monitor-
ing technology to optimize feed con-
version ratios, improve bird health,
and increase demand for nutritionally
balanced compound feeds designed
for specific poultry breeds.

Government Import-Duty Relief
for Key Feed Grains
The Egyptian government’s fiscal
policies support the feed industry
through reduced import duties on
essential ingredients like corn, soy-
beans, and feed additives. The gov-
ernment provides VAT exemptions
on imported feed raw materials and
additives, along with property tax
exemptions for poultry farming op-
The Egypt compound feed market 2023[1]. These mega-farms concen- erations[2]. These measures reduce
size is expected to grow from USD trate livestock in controlled environ- compound feed manufacturing costs,
2.92 billion in 2025 to USD 3.04 billion ments, generating consistent demand allowing manufacturers to compete
in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD for specialized compound feeds. Des- effectively with informal feed mixing
3.7 billion by 2031 at 4.05% CAGR ert-based operations reduce competi- operations. The government has also
over 2026-2031. Egypt’s position as a tion for arable land while enabling ad- implemented efficient port inspection
major livestock center in North Africa, vanced feeding systems that improve procedures that maintain quality stan-
combined with its domestic poultry nutrient utilization. Government sup- dards while ensuring smooth clear-
production of 2.1 million metric tons port through land allocation and infra- ance for registered importers.
(mmt) of chicken meat (fresh and structure development facilitates this Adoption of Precision-Feeding
chilled) in 2023, as reported by the transition, strengthening Egypt’s posi- Software by Large Integrators
United Nations’ Food and Agriculture tion as a regional livestock production
Organization, drives consistent de- center. The integration of renewable Digital transformation in livestock
mand for specialized feed. The mar- energy in these facilities supports sus- management increases the demand
ket benefits from desert-based mega- tainable feed production and process- for compound feeds that work with
farms, duty-free grain imports, and ing. automated feeding systems. ReNile’s
increased soybean-crushing capacity. Rapid Build-Out of Integrated IoT solutions in the Fayrouz aquacul-
Currency fluctuations increase raw Poultry Complexes ture project showcase how precision
material costs, prompting manufactur- feeding technology reduces feed con-
ers to implement hedging strategies Vertical integration in poultry pro- sumption while improving fish quality.
and increase local input usage. Com- duction drives compound feed de- These systems adjust feed formula-
pound feed manufacturers are imple- mand as producers control the entire tions in real-time by monitoring envi-
menting technology solutions, includ- value chain from feed manufacturing ronmental conditions, growth rates,
and animal health. Large livestock
ing precision-feeding software and to processing. The Egyptian Ministry
IoT sensors, to enhance feed-conver- of Agriculture’s 2024 poultry sector companies now use RFID-tagged
sion ratios and maintain profitability. revival plan includes 5% interest rate feeding systems and computer vision
financing for infrastructure upgrades technology to optimize feed timing
Growing Investments in Livestock and quantities. This technological shift
Mega-Farms and expedited licensing for compliant creates opportunities for compound
operations. The financing and licens-
Desert reclamation projects en- ing incentives enable producers to es- feeds specifically formulated for auto-
able large-scale livestock opera- tablish in-house compound feed pro- mated delivery systems, with precise
tions, with SEKEM planning to reclaim duction facilities, ensuring consistent particle sizes and nutrient densities.
500,000 feddan through investments feed formulation and supply security. Egyptian Pound Volatility Against
of EGP 270 million (USD 5.6 million) in These integrated facilities use auto- International Currency
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