US Egg Imports Disrupt Mexican Poultry Market

Mexican poultry producers in Veracruz and Puebla report that imported eggs from the United States, amounting to up to three million boxes between January and July, are being sold at lower prices than domestically produced eggs. Producers say the imports often arrive without proper refrigeration, breaking the cold chain and raising concerns about quality and food safety. The Association of Avicultores de Tehuacán, led by Jorge García de la Cadena Romero, argues that Mexico is self‑sufficient in egg production and that the foreign product is distorting market prices, forcing local farmers to cut prices as low as 18 pesos per kilogram. The sector, which supports more than 260,000 jobs nationwide, has filed multiple complaints with COFEPRIS and the Ministry of Economy, alleging regulatory omissions. Producers urge consumers to verify egg origin and favor regional products.