Floods Drive Up Egg Prices, Cause Shortages in Chonburi
Flooding across several areas of Thailand has disrupted transport, causing egg supplies to tighten and prices to climb. In Si Racha, Chonburi, a major retailer reports missing deliveries for two to three days, leaving shelves empty and size-zero eggs selling for 140 baht per tray. Shop owners warn that prices may rise further if the flooding persists.
Floods have driven up egg prices by 6-10 baht per tray, with size-zero eggs reaching 140 baht per tray. Supplies are severely depleted. A large egg retailer in Si Racha reported that it has not received shipments for two to three days, resulting in no eggs available for sale.
At 10:00 a.m. on October 2, 2026, journalists reported that flooding in multiple areas has affected the transportation and distribution of consumer goods, leading to egg shortages while prices climb. Certain egg sizes have increased by 6-10 baht per tray, pushing the price of size-zero eggs to 140 baht per tray.
A survey of a major egg and duck egg retailer in Si Racha subdistrict, Si Racha district, Chonburi province found that the store is not receiving enough eggs to meet customer demand and has endured a two-to-three-day shortage in deliveries, leaving no eggs on sale. This impacts both business operators and consumers who need eggs for daily cooking.
Phenjai, 46, the shop owner, said that the recent flood situation has caused farm‑gate egg prices to rise by 6-10 baht per tray depending on size. The shop has been heavily affected because eggs are becoming scarce and more expensive while consumer demand continues to grow.
“This price increase is the first since the floods began. At present the shop still does not receive enough eggs to meet sales demand, and if the flood situation does not improve, egg prices could rise further,” he said.
