# South Africa egg shortage: How poultry products became a hot commodity

> South Africa is facing one of its worst bird flu outbreaks, with more than seven million egg-laying hens culled, equal to 20-30% of the national stock. Supermarkets have run out of eggs and retailers are rationing purchases, while poultry meat supplies are also under threat.

- Date: 2023-10-11 · published 2023-10-11T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region South Africa · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/33634-south-africa-egg-shortage-how-poultry-products-became-a-hot-commodity
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Losses of layer hens and broiler supply tighten domestic poultry and feed demand for eggs and chicken, which should push local poultry prices higher.

## Read by commodity

- CHICKEN: bullish ▲

## Sources

- bbc.com: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67054197

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