The price of eggs in Taiwan has soared: what is the most expensive egg in Taiwan? Due to shortage of eggs in Taiwan

There is a problem of egg shortage in Taiwan. What is going on? Do you want to know.

A few days ago, the Executive Yuan and the Council of Agriculture discussed ways to import eggs to make up for the current shortfall of 1 million eggs a day. Chen Jizhong, chairman of the Council of Agriculture, said on the 14th that about 1.4 million eggs will be imported from the United States and Japan on February 23 and 27. At present, it has been agreed with processors such as liquid eggs and cakes. During this period, refrigerated eggs are first supplied to retail channels and snack bars in the Greater Taipei area. Since imported eggs are more expensive than those made in China, the Council of Agriculture will then give priority to supplying processors, and the Council of Agriculture will assist in dealing with the price difference and wear and tear.

According to the statistics of the Council of Agriculture, there is a shortage of eggs ranging from 2000 to 5000 cartons (400000 to 1 million eggs per box) every day. Chen Jizhong says that there is a shortfall of about 2000 cases a day this week, and it is estimated that it will increase to 4000 cases next week. Since processors are more flexible in the use of eggs than ordinary breakfast shops and consumers, they will first hold meetings with the top 10 egg processors in the past two days. It is discussed through negotiations that the eggs in refrigerated stock should be released first to supplement the livelihood needs of the people in the Greater Taipei area.

The Council of Agriculture then uses the method of "swapping eggs for eggs" to supply imported eggs to processors. What is "egg for egg"? Chen Jizhong explained: at present, the Central Animal production Association has been entrusted to communicate with traders, and seven containers and about 1.4 million eggs will be imported from the United States and Japan on 23 and 27 February respectively.

Due to different regions, the average tariff of imported eggs ranges from 55 to 65 yuan per catty, which translates to 3.7 to 4 yuan on average, which is slightly higher than the price of domestic eggs. In order to ensure that the price of eggs for people's livelihood will not be affected by imports, these eggs will be supplied to processors first. To put it simply, during this period of time, if the A liquid egg factory helps release 2000 boxes of eggs, the Council of Agriculture will return the imported eggs to the operators. As for the price difference or wear and tear in the middle, Chen Jizhong said frankly that he would help solve the problem.

The Council of Agriculture estimates that since more than 1 million laying hens have already been put into the henhouse in January, production will start next month. It is expected that Taiwan's egg production will gradually stabilize by the end of March, maintaining a supply of 100000 5000 cartons per day.