Milk and cheese prices have increased in Egypt amid rising dairy production costs, with higher fodder prices contributing to the latest increase in consumer prices, according to industry representatives cited by Al Manassa.
Abdel Moneim Qatilo, head of the Dairy Division at the Damietta Chamber of Commerce, said unpackaged milk prices had increased to 30–35 Egyptian pounds per kilogram, from 25–30 pounds earlier in September.
Packaged milk prices also rose to around 50–55 Egyptian pounds per litre carton, compared with 45–48 pounds previously. Qatilo attributed the increase largely to a roughly 15% rise in fodder prices during July and August, which increased dairy production costs and was subsequently reflected in consumer prices.
Cheese Prices Follow Milk Cost Increase
The increase in milk prices has also affected cheese prices. A multipack of 250-gram Rhodes cheese cartons increased from 605 to 658 Egyptian pounds, representing an increase of approximately 8.8%.
Qatilo also said Obour Land had notified merchants of price increases across its Tetra Pak cheese range starting during the week of the report. Almarai reportedly increased multipack prices by up to 50 pounds over a two-day period, while other companies were also implementing price increases.
Higher Production Costs Pressure Dairy Prices
The latest price increases come as food manufacturers face higher raw-material and production costs. Mohamed El-Damaty, deputy head of the Food Industries Chamber, said ongoing conflict in the Middle East and resulting increases in raw-material prices could lead companies to reassess food prices.
For dairy producers, however, the reported increase in fodder prices has emerged as a direct cost pressure. Higher feed costs can raise the cost of maintaining dairy animals and producing raw milk, potentially affecting prices further along the dairy value chain.
Sugar Prices Also Increase
The report also highlighted a separate increase in sugar prices following the government's decision to permit exports of surplus quantities.
Wholesale sugar prices reportedly increased by approximately 5,000 Egyptian pounds per tonne in one month, rising from 21,000 to 26,000 pounds. Consumer sugar prices increased from around 22–28 pounds per kilogram last month to 27–35 pounds, depending on quality and producer.
The government allowed exports of various types of sugar through the end of 2026, limited to quantities considered surplus to domestic requirements. The Sugar Crops Council estimated the exportable surplus at 500,000 to 1 million tonnes.
For Egypt's dairy industry, the latest developments highlight how feed costs can quickly translate into higher milk and dairy-product prices, while broader commodity and raw-material movements can add further pressure across the food supply chain.
Source: Dairynews7x7 30 Sep, 2026 Read full story here
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