# Eggs in short supply as South Korea battles worst bird flu outbreak | The Straits Times

> Egg shortages in South Korea have pushed retail prices for 30 eggs up nearly 25% since the outbreak began on November 18, to the highest level in over three years. The outbreak has also spread to other parts of Asia, particularly Japan.

- Date: 2016-12-21 · published 2016-12-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region South Korea · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/73498-eggs-in-short-supply-as-south-korea-battles-worst-bird-flu-outbreak-the-straits
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Sharp egg price increases and shortages in a major Asian market are supporting global egg demand and may prompt more import purchases.

## Sources

- straitstimes.com: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/eggs-in-short-supply-as-south-korea-battles-worst-bird-flu-outbreak

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