Taiwan egg prices hit 2-year high

台灣蛋價創 2 年來新高

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Wholesale egg prices in Taiwan rose to a two-year high on Sunday as lower production and slightly higher demand put pressure on supplies.

The Taipei Egg Traders Association raised the wholesale price of eggs by NT$3 (US$0.09) to NT$49 per half kilogram, while producers will receive NT$39.5 per half kilogram. The price increase came as the Ministry of Agriculture reported domestic egg production declined last week, although overall supply remained stable, per UDN.

According to the latest egg production and sales data from the ministry, daily egg production currently stands at about 123,000 boxes, down 500 boxes from the previous week. Based on an estimated 200 eggs per box, the decline represents about 100,000 fewer eggs per day.

TETA official Liu Wei-chih (劉威志) said demand for eggs has increased slightly, while factors such as higher feed costs, molting among older hens, and continued hot weather have affected production.

The ministry said summer is traditionally a transitional period for the egg industry, as flocks of new laying hens gradually begin production. It said the short-term shortage mainly affects standard-sized eggs that meet washing and sorting requirements, while the impact on bulk eggs sold through traditional channels has been relatively limited, according to EBC.

For areas experiencing shortages, the ministry instructed producers to improve feeding and farm management practices. It is also coordinating with egg traders to strengthen distribution and scheduling to help maintain a stable supply.

However, some egg farmers said supplies in certain areas have fallen more than expected, with daily production continuing to decline. Farmers said output is not expected to stabilize until new laying hens begin producing eggs in September.