Egg Prices Rise Ahead of Year-End

The price of broiler chicken eggs started to rise towards the end of 2021. Based on data from the National Strategic Food Price Information Center (PIHPS), the average price of broiler chicken eggs in traditional markets was Rp 25,000/kilogram (kg) on November 15, 2021, a 7.99% increase from the end of the previous month.

Compared to the end of last year, the price of broiler chicken eggs is still 11.85% lower. On December 30, 2020, the price of broiler chicken eggs in traditional markets reached Rp 28,200/kg.

The price of broiler chicken eggs in traditional markets experienced a downward trend throughout the period from January to mid-October 2021. The price of broiler chicken eggs reached its highest level of Rp 27,700/kg on January 4, 2021.

The price then continued to decline, even falling below Rp 23,000/kg on October 22, 2021. The price of broiler chicken eggs subsequently rose again and settled around Rp 25,000/kg.

This price increase is due to relatively high demand for broiler chicken eggs, while supply is limited. Broiler chicken eggs are not only used for public consumption but also by the food industry, hospitality sector, and small businesses in the culinary sector.