Refusal of Czech Eggs Hits Russian Farmers
According to farmers, broiler production volumes in Russia may decline due to the refusal of Czech hatching eggs. Previously, chickens could be raised to a weight of four kilograms, but now the maximum weight has dropped to 2.3 kilograms.
The difficulties began in summer 2025 after Rosselkhoznadzor banned imports from several Czech poultry enterprises. This left only Turkish hatching eggs available on the market, which often fail to meet quality expectations. "It turned out that the Turks couldn't completely copy the Cobb 500," farmers reported.
As a result, farmers face the risk of raising prices from 350 rubles per kilogram to 800 rubles to maintain profitability. This price increase is likely to reduce consumer demand.
“An increase in poultry meat production contributes to a stable price situation on the market,” stated the Russian Ministry of Agriculture at the end of July.
Market Impact and Consumer Concerns
- Farmers struggle with lower quality hatching eggs.
- Possible doubling of poultry prices threatens sales volumes.
- Import restrictions on Czech eggs disrupt supply chains.
Summary
Russian poultry farmers face lowered production weights and potential price hikes due to the import ban on Czech hatching eggs, with Turkish alternatives failing to match quality.
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