Cairo Poultry Company reports robust Q1 results 

EGYPT – Cairo Poultry Company S.A.E. (CPC) has posted impressive financial results for the first quarter of 2025, while simultaneously entering a strategic agreement with France’s Avril Group to expand its footprint in the animal feed industry across Egypt and the Gulf.

In its financial disclosure for the period ending March 31, CPC reported revenues of approximately US$85.6 million (EGP 4.2 billion), marking a 22% increase from the US$69.9 million (EGP 3.4 billion) recorded in Q1 of 2024. 

Net earnings surged even more dramatically, rising to US$20.2 million (EGP 991.7 million) from US$11.2 million (EGP 547.7 million) during the same period last year.

This continued profitability builds on a successful 2023 performance, during which the company declared a dividend payout of US$0.017 (EGP 0.847) per share, distributing a total of US$8.4 million (EGP 406.1 million) to its shareholders.

CPC’s growth has been underpinned by its vertically integrated operations that span the entire poultry production cycle, from breeder farms and hatcheries to broiler growing and processing facilities. 

The company offers a wide array of poultry products, including frozen and chilled cuts as well as ready-to-cook options, serving both retail and institutional clients.

With one of Egypt’s largest production networks, CPC plays a pivotal role in the national food supply chain. It also maintains a strong regional presence as a subsidiary of Kuwait Food Company, operating consumer-facing brands such as Koki and Americana Meats. 

In addition to retail channels, CPC supplies meat to major global fast-food chains including McDonald’s, KFC, Domino’s Pizza, and Burger King, as well as hotel groups like Marriott, Hyatt Regency, and Sheraton.

Cairo Poultry brings French animal nutrition brands to Egypt and the GCC

Adding to its momentum, CPC recently signed a significant franchising agreement with France’s Avril Group and its subsidiaries, MiXscience and Sanders Nutrition Animale. 

The deal, finalised in Rennes, France, gives CPC and its affiliate, Cairo Feed Company, exclusive rights to manufacture, market, and distribute Sanders and Golden Horse-branded animal feed products across Egypt and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

The partnership aims to enhance regional food security and sustainability by introducing advanced nutritional solutions tailored to Middle Eastern agricultural conditions. 

“This agreement blends France’s expertise in animal nutrition with Egypt’s expanding agricultural capacity,” said a CPC representative during the signing event.

Sanders, a well-established brand in French animal nutrition, will now be produced domestically in Egypt using specialised premixes supplied by MiXscience. 

The agreement goes far beyond standard licensing. It includes robust technical support, quality audits, and ongoing staff training to ensure that all products meet the highest international standards.

The strategic move is expected to enhance Egypt’s position in the feed manufacturing sector, positioning the country as a hub for premium animal nutrition products in the region. 

CPC forecasts that the initiative could potentially double its animal feed sales and significantly expand its market reach.

With CPC already having quadrupled its annual profit from US$6.2 million (EGP 296 million) in 2022 to US$23.7 million (EGP 1.16 billion) in 2023, the latest developments are seen as a springboard for sustained growth.

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