Ministry of Commerce and Export Development Announces New Price Ceilings for Poultry
The Ministry of Commerce and Export Development announced that, starting Monday, 9 March 2026, new maximum prices for poultry sales will be applied nationwide.
- Chicken sold to slaughterhouses: capped at 5.300 millimes per kilogram.
- Chicken sold directly from slaughterhouses: capped at 7.500 millimes per kilogram.
These figures come from an official press release.
Context and Rationale
The decision follows investigations into illegal speculative practices within the poultry sector. Repeated and excessive price hikes for live chicken have disrupted distribution channels, especially as the country approaches Ramadan 2026.
The Ministry has called on all actors in the poultry supply chain—producers, distributors, and retailers—to submit to central and regional authorities any purchase invoices and related information that could reveal speculation or inflated pricing.
Objectives
- Prevent unjustified price increases and protect consumers.
- Restore balance in distribution networks.
- Maintain market transparency and price stability for essential food items.
Enforcement
The press release emphasizes that maximum legal and administrative sanctions will be imposed on any individual or company found guilty of illegal speculation or monopolistic practices. The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to a transparent market and to safeguarding the stability of prices for sensitive food commodities across the nation.
