US Egg Shortage Sparks European Export Requests

The United States is facing an alarming egg shortage due to avian flu outbreaks and the subsequent culling of hens. In response, the U.S. has turned to Europe, seeking egg exports from countries like Denmark, Sweden, and Germany, despite existing trade tensions.

The situation has escalated further, with Turkey looking to expand its egg exports to the U.S. However, export regulations and logistical challenges complicate these transactions.

In Germany, where self-sufficiency stands at 73%, the shortage is felt acutely, driving up demand for organic and free-range eggs. As the market grapples with these challenges, the implications of poultry population declines continue to reverberate across both sides of the Atlantic.