Eggs/CEPEA: Egg Production Declines in Q1

Brazil's edible egg production saw a moderate decline in the first quarter of 2026, according to analysis by CEPEA (Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics) at the University of São Paulo. The volume decreased by 0.5% compared to Q1 2025 and a more significant 3.8% from Q4 2025. This reduction in supply contributed to an increase in egg prices during the period.

The Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics (CEPEA) at the University of São Paulo reports that Brazil's production of eggs for consumption began 2026 at a moderate pace, but with a notable decline in volume. According to data released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) this month, compiled and analyzed by CEPEA, Brazil produced 995.5 million dozen edible eggs between January and March of this year. This volume represents a slight decrease of 0.5% compared to the first quarter of 2025. More significantly, it marks a 3.8% drop when compared to the last quarter of the previous year. CEPEA indicates that with reduced domestic availability, egg prices advanced between the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of this year. Specifically, from January to March, the average price for extra white eggs, collected (FOB) in Bastos (SP), was R$147.20 per 30-dozen carton, reflecting an 8.7% increase in real terms.