The Japan Poultry Association released its outlook for egg supply and demand at year-end. Supply through year-end is expected to be at the same level as last year, and prices are expected to rise by year-end as demand increases, but remain below last year's level. Supply capacity is expected to decline in the second half of next year, raising the possibility of further price increases.
Egg prices are expected to remain below last year's level toward year-end, according to the Japan Poultry Association's newly released outlook for future supply and demand. Supply through year-end is expected to be at the same level as last year. Prices are expected to rise from current levels as demand increases during the year-end shopping season, but are expected to remain below last year's level, when avian influenza had a major impact.
From the second half of next year onward, however, supply capacity is expected to decline, and prices are expected to rise again.