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Surge in Ukrainian Egg Exports for 2025

27 January, 2026 New data released by the Union of Poultry Growers of Ukraine reveals unprecedented growth in the export of shell eggs and egg products throughout 2025. Despite the ongoing challenges of war, the country managed to boost its export volume by over 65%. According to the 2025 summary report published in January 2026, Ukrainian producers exported approximately 2.05 billion shell eggs over the past year, a dramatic 65.6% increase compared to 2024. Read More

France Grapples with Severe Egg Shortage

27 January, 2026 The French egg market is currently facing a significant supply crisis, with supermarket shelves across the country, particularly in the Paris region, left largely empty. The shortage reflects a “perfect storm” of surging consumer demand, logistical disruptions, and widespread poultry health challenges. In recent weeks, consumers have turned to social media to share images of depleted aisles, reporting substantial difficulty in finding even basic cartons of eggs. Read More

Argentina: The Table Egg Industry

24 January, 2026 The Argentine Organization of Egg Producers and Processors (CAPIA) recently released its annual report summarizing 2025. The report, based on a population of approximately 47.13 million, indicates mixed but predominantly positive trends within the layer sector.
The year 2025 marked the conclusion of two years of significant momentum for the industry, reflecting a cumulative growth of over 18%. Domestic consumption in Argentina remains robust and stable, with the local market absorbing roughly 98% of national production for the past three years. Read More

Eurostat 2025 Report: EU Poultry Sector

19 January, 2026 Latest figures from Eurostat underscore the poultry industry's growing dominance within the European meat market, as the sector records its most robust growth in recent years. According to the 2025 report, "Key Figures on the European Food Chain," EU poultry production reached 14.1 million tonnes in 2024. These findings reaffirm poultry’s position as the European Union’s second-largest meat sector, trailing only pigmeat, and producing more than double the volume of bovine meat. Read More

UK and Ukraine Extend Zero-Tariff Trade Regime for Poultry and Eggs

17 January, 2026 In a significant policy development affecting the international agricultural sector, the United Kingdom and Ukraine have formalized an agreement to extend the suspension of tariffs on Ukrainian eggs and poultry meat for a further two years. Under the revised terms, the zero-tariff regime for these commodities will remain in force until March 2028.
The extension constitutes a targeted adjustment to the existing bilateral trade framework. While earlier agreements had already prolonged tariff-free access for the vast majority of goods until 2029, poultry and egg products were subject to a separate timetable, with exemptions previously due to expire in March 2026. Read More

2025: A Landmark Year for Brazil's Poultry Industry

13 January, 2026 The annual year-end report by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) reveals that despite significant challenges, including the country’s first-ever outbreak of avian influenza, Brazil concluded 2025 with a historic milestone. Poultry exports reached a record-breaking 5.324 million tonnes, representing a 0.6% increase compared to the previous year. A critical factor in this success was the implementation of a "Regionalization" strategy. This protocol allowed the industry to isolate HPAI affected areas effectively, preventing the virus from paralyzing exports from the rest of the country. Read More

EU countries approve Mercosur trade deal

10 January, 2026 After more than 25 years of intermittent negotiations, EU member states have approved a free-trade agreement with the South American Mercosur bloc, paving the way for the world’s largest free-trade area, covering nearly 780 million people. The decision is seen as a geopolitical success for the European Commission and key supporters such as Germany and Spain, which view the deal as vital for diversifying supply chains and reducing dependence on China. France led an unsuccessful coalition of opposing countries, including Poland, Austria, Hungary, and Ireland, citing concerns over agricultural competitiveness and environmental standards; Italy’s late support proved decisive. Read More

UK Government Unveils Strategic Roadmap for Animal Welfare Reforms

8 January, 2026 The UK Government has published a new, comprehensive Animal Welfare Strategy outlining a wide-ranging package of reforms aimed at improving the lives of millions of animals across the country by 2030. The Environment Secretary, Emma Reynolds, stated that the government is adopting a more strategic approach, focusing interventions on areas where standards are weakest and strengthening enforcement across the farming, companion animal, and wildlife sectors. Read More

South Korea to Import Over 2 Million Table Eggs from the U.S.

7 January, 2026 Amid the spread of the Avian Influenza virus in South Korea, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced an urgent import of millions of eggs from the United States. This measure aims to stabilize the domestic market and prevent price spikes ahead of the Korean New Year.
South Korea is set to import approximately 2.16 million table eggs from the U.S. as an emergency response to shortages resulting from a large-scale bird flu outbreak. Read More