Indonesia: The price of chicken eggs has skyrocketed, said the national layer breeder

Published 2020년 12월 20일

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The article highlights a significant increase in the market price of chicken eggs in Indonesia, reaching IDR 30,000 per kilogram as of December 2020, according to the National Strategic Food Price Information Center. This surge in pricing is attributed to several factors, including heightened consumer demand due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has led to a perceived 4 kg per capita increase in egg consumption. Additionally, the cost of day old chicken layers has risen dramatically, from Rp. 6,000 - Rp. 7,000 per head to above Rp. 17,000, leading to higher maintenance costs for breeders. Furthermore, the price of imported livestock raw materials like soy bean meal and meat bone meal has surged by about 40%, further driving the cost of egg production and, consequently, the retail price. The article also notes that these high prices are prevalent across various regions in Indonesia.

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Reporter: Vendy Yhulia Susanto | Editor: Noverius Laoli KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. The price of chicken eggs in the market is climbing. Based on data from the National Strategic Food Price Information Center (PIHPS), the price of eggs reached IDR 30,000 / kg. Chairman of the National Layer Breeder Association, Musbar Mesdi said, there are several factors that cause the price of chicken eggs to rise. First, because people's consumption of eggs has increased amid the Covid-19 pandemic. He estimates that people's per capita consumption for all food needs in 2020 will increase by around 4 kg per capita, from 14.7 kg / capita to 18.7 kg / capita. "This is beyond all of our expectations," said Musbar when confirmed, Sunday (20/12). Second, because the price of day old chicken (DOC) layer (layer chicken) is currently touching above Rp 17,000 per head. He said, since September 2018 layer breeders have complained about the increase in DOC prices, which previously was in the range of Rp. 6,000 ...

Source: Kontan