Egg prices surge around the world in the aftermath of avian influenza, more than 5 times higher

Published 2023년 1월 13일

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Avian influenza has led to significant fluctuations in egg prices around the world, with the U.S. and Japan experiencing record highs. The U.S. had to cull 4-5% of its laying hens, resulting in a more than threefold increase in egg prices. Japan also culled 8% of its laying hens, leading to the highest wholesale egg prices in its history. The situation is similar in Europe, where egg prices surged by 43% last year. Experts predict that it will take several months for prices to stabilize. However, officials are optimistic, citing improved disease management since the 2014-2015 outbreak.

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Egg prices around the world fluctuate in the aftermath of avian influenza. According to the New York Times (NYT) on the 12th (local time), about 57 million poultry have been affected since the outbreak of avian influenza was detected in February last year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture killed more than 44 million laying hens last year alone to help contain the spread of the virus. This number accounts for 4 to 5 percent of laying hens across the United States. Accordingly, the average price of 12 large grade A eggs in the United States in January last year rose from $ 1.39 (about 1,720 won) to $ 4.25 (about 5,260 won) earlier this month. In California, the price of 12 large A-class eggs also recorded $7.37 (approximately 9,110 won). In Japan, about 10.08 million birds, including chickens, were slaughtered until the last 10 days after avian influenza was discovered in Hokkaido in October of last year. done. There are 130 million laying hens across Japan, of which 8% have been ...

Source: Donga