# Avian flu hits egg supply

> Avian flu outbreaks have created an emerging egg shortage in the Western and Eastern Cape, which is expected to spread to other parts of South Africa. More than three million birds nationwide have been affected. Analysts expect egg prices to rise by up to R3 per dozen in coming months, with shortages possibly lasting into January.

- Date: 2017-11-01 · published 2017-11-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region South Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/68006-avian-flu-hits-egg-supply
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Reduced layer numbers lower demand for feed ingredients and raise egg prices, with knock-on cost increases for egg-using food producers. The impact is concentrated in the South African market.

## Sources

- bizcommunity.com: https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/741/169526.html

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