Sharp drop in egg prices after Easter

As is customary at this time of year, egg prices drop as soon as Easter is over. In the run-up to these holidays, the demand for eggs is extra high, resulting in high prices every year. This year, egg prices were extremely high and even the smallest eggs were still well-paid. High prices also mean that they can drop significantly when demand suddenly decreases, as it does annually after Easter. This effect is clearly visible in the lightest and heaviest categories of table eggs. The decline in the middle weight classes is clearly smaller. Eggs for the processing industry also show a clear effect of Easter. Whether the downward trend will continue in the coming period is uncertain. Egg production is still under pressure in Europe due to outbreaks of avian influenza. Germany and Poland, in particular, are struggling with outbreaks of avian influenza and, in addition, outbreaks of Newcastle Disease (NCD). Consumption rises The consumption of eggs and egg products is still increasing. ...