Egg prices hit record high in Japan amid bird flu

Published 2023년 2월 17일

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Bird flu outbreaks in Japan have led to a significant increase in egg prices, with the wholesale price reaching its highest level since 1993 and nearly doubling from the previous year. The rising prices are causing concerns for consumers and businesses, with some even halting the sale of products that use eggs. The high number of poultry culled since October has set a record for a single bird flu epidemic season in Japan, with the epidemic spreading to areas that had not previously been affected. It is expected that it will take some time for Japan's egg supply to return to normal.

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CCTV news on February 17: Due to the continuous outbreak of bird flu in many places, a large number of laying hens have been culled, and the price of eggs in Japan has continued to rise for several months. Industry data shows that as of February 16, the wholesale price of eggs in Japan has reached the highest level since 1993. It is the highest since the relevant record, almost doubled compared with the same period last year. Egg prices continue to rise In the "Izumi" supermarket in Sumida District, Tokyo, a box of 10 medium-sized eggs is priced at 338 yen (100 yen is about 5.1 yuan) on the 15th. According to the supermarket, this is an increase from December 2022. The price is about 50 yen, and does not include the 10% consumption tax of the original price. According to data released by "JA Quannong Eggs", a large Japanese sales company, the wholesale price of medium-sized eggs in the Tokyo area on the 16th was 335 yen per kilogram, the highest since relevant records were kept ...

Source: China Farming