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Egg price volatility and agricultural crisis in Latin Am
Overview
Egg prices have surged across several Latin American markets due to rising production costs and supply chain disruptions. In Honduras, Tegucigalpa saw prices for a 30-unit carton reach between 120 and 130 lempiras, driven by high fuel costs, a shortage of laying hens, and the depreciation of the lempira against the US dollar. This currency shift, with projections suggesting the exchange rate could reach 30 lempiras per dollar, further inflates the cost of imported agricultural inputs like corn and soy. To mitigate the impact on households, the Honduran government and the poultry sector reached an agreement to cap prices at 95 lempiras at Banasupro stores and 104 lempiras at the Zonal Belén market.
Honduras also faces a broader agricultural crisis; severe drought in the Corredor Seco has devastated crops and reduced milk production by approximately 30%. Additionally, the poultry sector has reported losses exceeding 6 million lempiras due to avian influenza outbreaks and financing difficulties, though the Federation of Poultry Farmers of Honduras (Fedavih) maintains that national supply remains secure.
In Ecuador, a significant supply shortage persists. Following a period of low prices in late 2025, producers reduced the total flock from 17 million to as low as 14 million birds. Despite replenishment efforts, a biological delay in hen maturity and rising costs for corn, soy, and shipping have sustained the crisis. As of October 2026, prices in at least eight provinces, including Tungurahua and Loja, have reached between $4.50 and nearly $5.00 per 30-unit tray.
Entities
Honduras · BANASUPRO · Ecuador · Secretaría de Economía · Ministry of Economic Development
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cal-Maine Foods Inc. reported a 42% drop in net sales during its first fiscal quarter.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cal-Maine Foods Inc. recorded a net loss of $59 million for the quarter.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Large Grade A shell eggs averaged $2.27 per dozen in August in the United States.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The number of laying hens in production decreased from approximately 17 million to between 14 and 15 million.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Egg supplies are being diverted to Colombia and Peru where prices are higher.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rising costs of corn and soy used for poultry feed have contributed to higher egg prices.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesHonduras reduces expected egg price increase
Honduras has lowered the expected egg price hike from L 20 to L 8, with BANASUPRO fixing medium egg carton prices at L 95 to support family economies.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesHonduran poultry sector reports losses exceeding 6 million lempiras
Honduras' poultry sector faces losses of over 6 million lempiras due to avian influenza, drought, and financing difficulties, though national food supply remains stable.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesEcuador egg prices rise to nearly USD 5 per carton
Egg prices in Ecuador have surged to nearly USD 5 per carton in eight provinces due to reduced poultry production following a previous period of oversupply.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesEgg markets diverge as U.S. prices fall and Ecuador faces shortages
Egg markets are diverging: U.S. producer Cal-Maine Foods reports falling sales due to oversupply, while Ecuadorian prices are rising due to lower hen populations and higher feed costs.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesEcuador egg prices rise amid poultry supply shortage
Egg prices in Ecuador have risen to $4.50 per large tray due to a reduced supply of laying hens, higher feed costs, and increased export demand.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesHonduras faces rising costs as egg prices and dollar exchange rate climb
Rising egg prices and the depreciation of the lempira against the US dollar are increasing the cost of living in Honduras, threatening food security and the affordability of essential imports.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 8 sourcesHonduras faces agricultural crisis amid drought and rising food costs
Honduras faces agricultural instability as drought reduces milk production by 30% and threatens crops, while the government reaches an agreement with poultry producers to lower egg prices.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesEgg prices surge across Ecuador and Mexico amid rising costs
Egg prices are surging in Ecuador and Mexico due to rising production costs, supply chain disruptions, and increased demand, impacting the cost of the basic food basket for many families.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesEgg prices rise in Tegucigalpa markets due to production costs
Egg prices in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, have risen by approximately 14 lempiras per carton due to high production costs, fuel prices, and a shortage of laying hens.
Sources
agrodiario.hn · agronegocios.co · aldia.com.ec · bankmagazine.com.ar · bichosdecampo.com · canal6hn.com · contextohn.com · cronica.com.ec · diarioroatan.com · elheraldo.com.ar · ellibertador.hn · elmercurio.com.ec · elmercuriomanta.ec · elmundo.hn · exitonoticias.com.bo · expreso.ec · extra.ec · extradigital.hn · hch.tv · hondurasalinstante.com · hondurasensusmanos.info · icndigital.com · nicaraguainvestiga.com · noticiasnrt.com · nvinoticias.com · paradigma.hn · perfil.com · stnhn.com · televicentro.hn · vanguardia.com.mx
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