15.04.2025 12:31
According to the latest data, there has been a significant increase in egg prices. While egg producers blame the rise on transportation costs, consumers point fingers at the supermarkets, and prices have doubled in the last 9 months. With this increase, the price rise of eggs, a staple on dining tables, has surpassed the increase in gold prices.
Eggs stand out as an inexpensive and nutritious source of protein consumed in almost every household. However, recent price increases have started to strain consumers' purchasing power. Industry representatives emphasize that this increase is temporary.
SUBSTANTIAL PRICE INCREASE ACROSS ALL TYPES OF EGGS
Price increases are felt across all varieties, from organic eggs to free-range chicken eggs, and eggs from caged chickens. This means that the price hike is not limited to just one type, but affects all varieties. In local markets, the cheapest egg is sold for 8 TL. However, in some chain supermarkets, this figure can drop to 6.5 TL, while in some products, it can rise to as much as 14 TL. Consumers are struggling to understand this price imbalance.
10% PRICE INCREASE IN THE LAST MONTH
According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), egg prices have doubled in the last nine months. In the last month, the price increase has approached 10%. According to information provided by egg sellers, the price of an egg that was sold for 6 TL just 10 days ago has now risen to 8 TL.
Sellers indicate that the root of the problem lies not only in production costs but also in intermediary costs such as distribution and logistics. Eggs leave the producer at a high price, and this price increases further before reaching the consumer. In contrast, some news sources attribute the reason for the price increase to the exports from Turkey following the bird flu outbreak in the USA. Current production is far from meeting market demand, which causes prices to remain high for a longer period.