Egg prices hit record high in Nepal
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- Nepal’s farm-gate prices for XL, large and medium eggs rose by Rs 15 per crate under a new price list.
- XL eggs now cost Rs 605 per crate, while large and medium eggs cost Rs 590 and Rs 550 respectively; small egg prices were unchanged.
- Farmers cited higher costs for feed, medicines and transportation, while consumer prices were set at Rs 25 per egg.
Egg prices in Nepal have reached a new record after the Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association raised farm-gate prices for most varieties by Rs 15 per crate.
Under the new price list, XL eggs rose from Rs 590 to Rs 605 per crate. Large eggs increased from Rs 575 to Rs 590, while medium eggs rose from Rs 535 to Rs 550. The price of small eggs remained unchanged.
The association said the increase reflected rising production costs and the need to balance supply with market demand. Farmers have faced higher expenses for chicken feed, medicines and transportation.
Consumer prices were set at Rs 25 per egg. Two medium-sized eggs will cost Rs 45, or Rs 22.50 each. Association secretary Madan Pokharel said prices were fixed nationwide mainly with reference to rates in Chitwan.
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