The expert explained the sharp fluctuations in egg prices.

Sharp fluctuations in egg prices are always caused by a combination of several factors, emphasized in an interview with the magazine "Our Poultry Farming" by the CEO of LLC "Yasensvit" Yulia Florova. Firstly, seasonality. In winter, egg production in households significantly decreases, which creates a deficit in the market and pushes prices up. At the same time, during periods of increased supply, the price can just as quickly adjust downwards, she noted. Secondly, the cost of production – primarily the prices of feed and energy resources. "Since feed constitutes up to 60-70% of the production cost of eggs, any fluctuations in the value of grain immediately affect the market," explained Yulia Florova. "The same applies to energy, which is critical for the continuity of production." Thirdly, export activity. The opening or activation of foreign markets can redirect part of the production towards export, which can reduce the supply within the country and further put pressure on ...