Why did Colombians consume less eggs this year?

The National Federation of Poultry Farmers (Fenavi) presented its consumption and production report for the year 2022 and recorded that, although the poultry sector increased by 2.9% compared to last year, egg consumption decreased this year. The poultry union pointed out that this year they went through great challenges, where although it is true that there was a growth of 2.9% for the sector, it has only been possible to recover a part of the production rate, which was interrupted especially by two issues: the covid-19 pandemic and roadblocks. In 2021 investment in laying birds fell by 9.4%, which is why production in 2022 fell by 4.6%. Production went from 17,028 million to 16,260 million eggs, hence the consumption of eggs per person fell from 334 to 315 units per year, with a reduction of 19 units. In addition, the costs of inputs in the poultry sector in 2022 are 80% concentrated in yellow corn and soybeans, foods that had an increase in dollars of 20.3% and 14.5% ...