The war in Ukraine also affected the cost of eggs in the United States

Published 2023년 2월 13일

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The average price of dozen eggs in the US doubled between December 2021 and December 2022, reaching $4.25, due to a combination of factors. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia led to a decrease in grain exports, increasing the cost of chicken feed. This was further compounded by increases in the prices of electricity and gas for crop transport. Additionally, bird flu outbreaks in the US led to a significant decrease in the number of chickens, impacting egg production. High demand, despite the high prices, also contributed to the increase in egg prices.

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In December 2022, a dozen eggs in the US cost twice as much as in December 2021, at an average of $4.25. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine is one of the main factors behind such a rise in prices. Agroportal writes about this with reference to The New York Times. Prices for chicken feed (corn, oats, barley) have increased due to a reduction in grain exports from Ukraine. In addition, farmers additionally faced an increase in prices for electricity and gas for transporting crops. Another reason for the increase in prices is the bird flu, which broke out at the beginning of last year and then in the fall. Then the number of chickens in the USA decreased sharply (-44 million heads). After an outbreak, it may take several ...

Source: Agrotimes