Egg prices at highest level in ten years: “And the problems will not be solved soon”
The price of eggs has never been this high in the last ten years. “And the problems will not be solved quickly,” says chairman Danny Coulier of the Landsbond.
Tom le Baq
In one year, the price of eggs has more than doubled. This is evident from figures from the statistics agency Statbel.
Figures from the Flemish Department of Agriculture and Fisheries also show that the price of eggs has not been as high since 2011 as it is now, about 300 euros per 100 kilos. How did that happen? “Production is falling and will continue to fall. Due to the steeds, rules are becoming stronger, including regarding environmental standards, people stop working or poultry farmers cannot find any buyers,” says Danny Coulier, chairman of the Landsbond Pluimvee. “The costs are also accepted for everyone. Added to this was the bird flu, which caused many animals to be made. The result is high prices and many shops where the racks of eggs are empty, or at least army.”
Prices have also been reported in supermarkets, but not at the same pace, as they often have fixed long-term contracts with producers. The sale is by no means under. “We just see an increase,” says Eva Biltereyst of Colruyt. “Possibly because eggs are a relatively cheap source of protein (an alternative to meat, red.). We expect demand to continue to increase.”