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Egg prices in China fall as supply rises and demand eases
China's national wholesale egg price fell for a fourth straight week, with the average reaching 9.64 yuan per kilogram from October 12 to 18.
The price was down 4.3% from the previous week and 13.7% over four weeks.
Prices fell as holiday demand eased and egg supplies grew, with more hens entering peak production in major producing regions.
In Beijing's Xinfadi market, eggs cost 7.98 yuan per kilogram on October 21, 25% less than a month earlier.
Most farms are still making a profit, although their margins have narrowed; some have cut costs through automation and bulk feed purchases.
Egg supply is plentiful across China, while consumption is expected to enter its traditional slow season.
Prices are expected to remain weak as the market has more supply than demand for now.
China’s national wholesale egg price fell for a fourth consecutive week as supply increased and seasonal demand eased.
The average wholesale price was 9.64 yuan per kilogram from October 12 to 18, down 4.3% from the previous week.
At Beijing’s Xinfadi market, egg prices fell 25% between September 21 and October 21.
More hens reached peak production while post-holiday demand declined, contributing to the lower prices.
An agricultural economist expects prices to remain weak as the market enters a traditional low-demand period.
- Who
- Egg producers, sellers and consumers in China are affected. Agricultural economist Zhu Ning assessed the outlook.
- What
- Egg prices are falling as supply rises and demand eases.
- When
- The report was published on October 22, 2026. National price data cover October 12 to 18.
- Where
- Across China, including Beijing and production areas such as Hebei.
- Why
- More laying hens have entered peak production, increasing supply, while seasonal post-holiday demand has declined.
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Egg prices at Beijing’s Xinfadi market fell 25% over the month.
The national average wholesale egg price was 9.64 yuan per kilogram, down 4.3% from the previous week.
Xinfadi market’s egg price was 7.98 yuan per kilogram.
China News Service reported that prices were expected to remain weak as demand entered a traditional low season.
- National wholesale price
- 9.64 yuan per kilogram, October 12–18
- Weekly price change
- Down 4.3%
- Consecutive weekly declines
- 4
- Xinfadi market price
- 7.98 yuan per kilogram on October 21
- Monthly price change at Xinfadi
- Down 25% from September 21 to October 21
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What people are saying
The market’s supply and demand will be temporarily loose, and egg prices are expected to remain weak.