Supply of chicken eggs in Russia meets demand — Ministry of Agriculture

Their production increased by 2.4% in September Prices for chicken eggs in the Russian Federation are stable, production of this product in September increased compared to the same period last year, the press service of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture reported. “Supply fully meets demand. According to data as of October 30, selling prices for eggs of the first and second categories have decreased by 19.2% and 24.8%, respectively, since the beginning of the year — their cost is on average 76.4 and 62.5 rubles per dozen. According to Rosstat, about 3.2 billion eggs were produced in September, which is 2.4% more than in the same period last year. The current dynamics indicate a further increase in the production of this product, which will help maintain a stable price situation,” the report says. According to the Association of Retail Companies (AKORT), 80% of all eggs are supplied to retail chains under long-term contracts, which also contributes to pricing stability. As ...