Egg prices in Nepal have hit an all-time high as the Nepal Layers Poultry Association announced a price hike of up to Rs. 15 per crate due to a decrease in production.
Egg Prices Hit Record High
Because of drop in production, egg prices in Nepal has reached the highest level ever. The Nepal Layers Poultry Association increased the prices of different sizes of eggs by up to Rs. 15 per crate. This new price is effective from today, Friday.
New Rates for Different Egg Sizes
According to new price list, the price of XL size eggs has reached Rs. 605 per crate. Similarly, large eggs will now cost Rs. 590 per crate, and medium-sized eggs are priced at Rs. 550 per crate.
The association said that they have increased the prices of all types of eggs except the small ones. The price of small eggs remains same at Rs. 458 per crate. This is the price supported by farms, whereas normal consumers have to pay Rs. 25 per piece in retail.
Comparing with Old Prices
Before this hike, XL eggs were priced at Rs. 590 per crate. Likewise, large eggs cost Rs. 575, and medium eggs were sold at Rs. 535 per crate. The price of small eggs was already Rs. 458 per crate previously as well.
The association shared that they had to increase the prices because the supply of eggs went down due to a decrease in production across the country.
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