Egg Crisis Deepens in the US: Turkey and Europe Step In

The US is grappling with a recent surge in bird flu cases and the resulting egg shortage. The record increase in egg prices has prompted the Trump administration to take action, accelerating international cooperation efforts to find a solution.  

Egg Shortage Shakes the US Market

The culling of millions of egg-laying hens in the US due to the bird flu outbreak has led to a severe supply shortage nationwide. This situation has caused an unprecedented rise in egg prices, leaving consumers and industry representatives in anxious anticipation.  

Trump Administration Considers Import Options

In an effort to address the egg shortage, the Trump administration has placed import options on the table. The US Department of Agriculture has contacted Turkey, Denmark, and other European countries, seeking cooperation on egg exports.  

Turkey Begins Egg Exports to the US

Turkey has responded positively to the US request, agreeing to export approximately 15,000 tons of eggs. İbrahim Afyon, Chairman of the Central Union of Egg Producers (YUM-BİR), stated that shipments, which began in February, will continue until July.  

Mixed Responses from Europe

The US import request has received mixed responses from European countries. Denmark stated that it has no surplus production and that there is a global egg supply shortage, while some other European countries are reportedly considering cooperation with the US.

Will the Egg Price Increase Continue?

It remains uncertain when the egg shortage in the US will end and when prices will stabilize. Experts predict that egg prices may continue to fluctuate in the coming months, depending on the course of the bird flu outbreak and the effectiveness of the import process.