Thailand orders 30-50% cut to egg exports after flood kills millions of hens

Heavy rains that have inundated 51 provinces since mid-September caused the death of an estimated 3 million laying hens in Chachoengsao, about two hours east of Bangkok. In response, the Department of Internal Trade ordered a temporary export reduction of 30-50% lasting until December 2026. The agency is rapidly mapping unaffected farms to source eggs for domestic distribution and is coordinating with the Egg Producers Association to maintain a farm-gate price of 4 baht per egg.

It also seeks to lengthen the laying period of hens from 80 to 85 weeks to help meet demand. Last year, Thailand shipped roughly 1.7 billion baht worth of eggs, with Singapore receiving 79% and Hong Kong 9%. Additional heavy rain is forecast for the eastern and central regions, including Bangkok, through mid-October.