Egg Prices Surge 5 Baht Per Tray Amid Supply Shortage
Chicken egg prices in Nakhon Ratchasima have surged 5 baht per tray, with grade-zero eggs now selling at 150 baht, as retailers blame rumored exports abroad for domestic supply shortages.
Chicken egg prices in Nakhon Ratchasima have jumped roughly 5 baht per tray, creating both affordability and availability issues for consumers. A market survey found grade-zero eggs selling at 150 baht per tray, grade-one at 145 baht, grade-two at 140 baht, grade-three at 135 baht, and grade-four at 130 baht, though some retailers sourcing directly from farms have raised prices more modestly to retain regular customers.
Shop owner Tewin Wannying attributed the increase, which began about one to two months ago, to rumors that eggs are being exported abroad to countries facing shortages, leaving domestic supplies inadequate. The price hikes have forced him to prioritize sales to regular customers and restrict new customer purchases. While he acknowledged that exports could benefit local farmers by expanding sales channels, he emphasized the need for careful management to prevent harm to consumers at home. Wannying appealed to the government to verify whether these export rumors are accurate and, if true, ensure the situation does not negatively impact the domestic market.
