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Turkish egg export faces 50-cent fund cut

26 February 20253 min reading

Following reports that Turkish producers are preparing to export eggs to the U.S., the Turkish government has taken action. To prevent a potential price increase, a 50-cent DFIF (Support Price Stabilization Fund) cut per kilogram has been implemented on egg exports. Industry representatives, who reported that they were expecting such decision, emphasize that there is no shortage of eggs in the domestic market.

The avian influenza outbreak continues to cause supply and price fluctuations in the egg sector. As the U.S. prepares to import eggs from Türkiye due to empty supermarket shelves caused by the outbreak, the Turkish government introduced a fund cut to curb potential price hikes. The decision to apply a 50-cent Support and Price Stabilization Fund (DFIF) cut per kilogram of egg exports was published in the Official Gazette on February 25 and has come into effect.

In an official statement, the Ministry of Trade said, “The regional bird flu outbreak that started in the last quarter of 2024 has led to decreased production and increased demand for eggs from Türkiye, affecting domestic prices upward.” The ministry emphasized that its priority is to “maintain the balance of domestic production and consumption, ensure that domestic consumption meets reasonable prices for citizens, eliminate threats to food supply security, and ensure sustainable food supply and consumption in our country.” The statement also noted that eggs are a more “affordable protein source” compared to meat and dairy products and reminded that avian influenza caused “serious losses” in egg production. The outbreak has both reduced production and increased demand for Turkish eggs, pushing domestic prices higher.

“NO SUPPLY PROBLEM, NO PRICE INCREASE EXPECTED”

In the egg sector at the heart of the discussion, producers state that prices are not high. Ibrahim Afyon, President of the Egg Producers’ Central Union (YUM-BİR), said that the recent price increases have reached reasonable levels. Speaking to the Ekonomi daily, Afyon stated, “We were expecting a cut decision regarding exports,” while emphasizing that the export will not cause any supply shortages in the domestic market. He pointed out that Türkiye’s egg production stands at 115% of domestic demand and that this rate will rise to 125% in the short term. Afyon reminded that Türkiye is one of the world’s most important egg suppliers.

YUM-BİR Chairman Afyon had previously made a statement to Reuters last month, announcing that Turkish producers would export 15,000 tons of eggs to the U.S. Afyon stated that exports, which started in February, would continue until July. He mentioned that the exports would be carried out regularly and that directing the domestic market’s surplus to exports was the right decision. Ibrahim Afyon emphasized, “There is no supply problem in the domestic market,” and stated that no price increase is expected, especially during Ramadan.