Key facts
- Thailand requested companies to cut egg exports by 30% to 50% until December 2026.
- Flooding killed approximately 3 million hens in Chachoengsao province.
- The farm-gate price for eggs is to be maintained at 4 baht ($0.12) per egg.
- Last year, Thailand exported 1.7 billion baht ($50 million) worth of eggs, primarily to Singapore.
Thailand has asked companies to reduce egg exports by 30% to 50% until December 2026, as heavy flooding has significantly impacted hen populations and egg supplies. The directive comes from a commerce ministry official who stated that approximately 3 million hens were killed in flood-hit farms in Chachoengsao province, located east of Bangkok.
To mitigate the impact on domestic supply, the Department of Internal Trade is actively surveying unaffected areas to source eggs for retailers. Additionally, the department is collaborating with other agencies to extend the laying lifespan of hens from 80 to 85 weeks. Bangkok was recently declared a disaster-affected zone after experiencing substantial rainfall.
Jirawuth Suwanna-arj, deputy director general of the Department of Internal Trade, also requested that the Egg Producers Association and major farms maintain the farm-gate price at 4 baht ($0.12) per egg. Egg collectors have been asked to source from unaffected regions and ensure distribution to retailers while cooperating on price stability.
Last year, Thailand exported 1.7 billion baht ($50 million) worth of eggs, with Singapore being the primary destination, accounting for 79% of the total exports, followed by Hong Kong at 9%.