Illegal smuggling in Nepal spreads as chicken prices rise

Published 2022년 3월 31일

Tridge summary

Poultry prices in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley have reached 420 rupees per kilogram due to a chicken supply shortage, caused by a drop in production, increased feed prices, and bird flu. The situation has led to a significant rise in illegal chicken imports from India, drawn by the lower prices of Indian poultry products. The shortage is being largely met by smuggled products from India.
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"Republic" reported on March 28: The price of poultry products in the Kathmandu Valley has soared to 420 rupees per kilogram amid the persistent shortage of chicken supplies. In addition, traders said that the number of illegal imports of chicken from India has increased significantly. Nepalese Chicken The chairman of the Seller's Association said the sharp drop in production and the surge in chicken prices were mainly due to the end of winter, higher feed prices and the impact of bird flu. Among them, "the price of feed has risen by Rs 10 per kilo." Traders say that illegal imports are ...

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