In fresh months, Polish families have been increasingly affected by sharp changes in prices on the food market. 1 product that peculiarly amazed consumers is eggswhich for years have been a basic component of Polish cuisine. In many shops, the price of art has already exceeded 1,5 złand the growth trend continues.
Why are egg prices rising?
Experts point to respective main causes of sharp price increases:
- High production costs – Farmers are facing rising feed costs which have increased on average by 40%. The price of electricity and fuels has besides increased dramatically, which straight affects the cost of maintaining farms.
- Avian influenza – The epidemic of this disease, which in 2024 affected many European countries, including Poland, caused the mass eradication of flocks of laying hens. The limited supply of eggs caused their prices to rise.
- Demand for exports – Polish eggs enjoy large interest abroad, especially in Germany and France, which further reduces the availability of the product on the home market.
Data National Chamber of Poultry and Feed Producers, egg prices have increased on average by 30%and in any regions even 50%.
Impact on households and gastronomy
Growing egg prices are becoming a serious challenge for Polish families, especially those of many children. Eggs, which so far have been a comparatively inexpensive origin of protein, begin to be a luxury for many households.
Statistics indicate that the average Polish household uses 20-30 eggs per month, which presently means expenditure of the order PLN 30-45. A year ago the same acquisition cost PLN 20-30.
The food manufacture besides suffers the effects of rising prices. Bakery, confectionary and restaurant owners admit that advanced egg prices affect production costs, which forces them to rise the prices of the products offered. As the owner of 1 of the Warsaw confectionery emphasizes:
‘The price of eggs shall be reflected on each product, from cakes to conventional dumplings. This is simply a large challenge, especially before Christmas, erstwhile egg request grows respective times.”
Will prices fall? Forecasts for 2025
Unfortunately, marketplace forecasts are not optimistic. Experts inform that in 2025 egg prices can stay advanced and even grow further. Farmers notes that without systemic solutions and government support, the marketplace will not stabilise.
One possible solution would be to introduce aid for egg production or to reduce taxes on feed. However, so far no circumstantial decisions have been made by the authorities.
How do we reduce spending on eggs? applicable Advice
Although the marketplace situation does not depend on consumers, there are ways to reduce the impact of rising egg prices on the home budget:
- Buying eggs locally – Many farmers offer fresh eggs at lower prices on markets and straight on farms.
- Savings – reducing food waste and planning can aid reduce egg consumption.
- Alternatives – in any recipes eggs can be replaced by another products specified as flaxseed, banana puree or peculiar substitutes available in shops.
How do consumers react?
The rising egg prices sparked a wave of comments on social media. Many users express frustration and disappointment, noting that first-hand products become little and little available to the average Pole.
According to the study CBOSau 65% of Poles believes that rising food prices is 1 of the most serious problems that their households must face.
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