Ukraine egg industry in dire straits

Published 2021년 11월 16일

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Ukraine has seen a significant decrease in its egg and broiler meat production, with 30 egg farms and 9 broiler meat farms being closed due to a decline in production and high costs. This has led to a 2.4% decrease in egg production to 6.8 billion pieces in the first 9 months of 2021, an 11 million head decrease in poultry stock, and a 40,000 tonne decrease in broiler meat production. The industry also faces challenges such as high electricity, natural gas, and feedstuff prices, potential green tax increases, and a shortage of anticoccidial drugs. As a result, poultry and egg prices have risen by 66% since the beginning of 2021, with further increases expected.

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As many as 30 egg farms and 9 broiler meat farms have been shut down, said Karpenko. His comment is in line with the data released by the Ukraine State Statistical service, which estimated that in the first 9 months of 2021, Ukraine cut egg production by 2.4% year-to-year comparison to 6.8 billion pieces. Ukraine’s poultry stock dropped by 11 million heads during the past 2 years, while broiler meat production decreased by 40,000 tonnes. These factors would inevitably drive poultry and egg prices up on the domestic market, Karpenko said. During the first 9 months of 2021, Ukraine exported 32,000 tonnes of eggs, compared to 90,000 tonnes during the same period of the previous year, according to the Ukraine State Customs Service. This is the strongest production decline ever seen. In monetary terms, export dropped by more than half to US$ 33 million. The biggest importers of Ukraine eggs were the UAE, Latvia, and Saudi Arabia, with shares of 39.4%, 23.7%, and 6.3%, respectively. ...

Source: Poultryworld