What Effect Will the Latest HPAI Outbreak Have on Egg, Poultry Prices?
MEXICO - Following the most recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Aguascalientes, questions have been raised over what effect the continued spread of the disease will have on egg and poultry prices.The Aguascalientes outbreak raises questions as to how the market will react and if there will be any
influence on domestic egg and poultry prices as well as to whether the Mexican industry will continue
pushing as forcefully for expanded market access to the United States which has been restricted
historically due to zoosanitary concerns, specifically exotic Newcastle disease, according to the USDA Global Agriculture Information Network.
On 6 August 2012, the Government of Mexico (GOM) through the Secretariat of Economy (SE)
announced the final resolution for the antidumping case on the import of US chicken leg quarters
(CLQ) and the imposition of compensatory duties for the import of these products.
However, in light of
the 2012 AI outbreak in the State of Jalisco and increased poultry and egg prices, SE determined that the
compensatory duties would not be imposed until the supply and demand situation chain stabilised.
Regarding egg prices, prices seem to be stable (see chart below) and according to the National Service
of Market Information (SE/SNIIM) retail prices are around 28 pesos per kilogram for most urban
centers.
Nevertheless, the Mexican Government is concerned with the potential for volatile price
movements.
On 10 January 2013, the Mexican Government through the Secretariat of Agriculture,
Livestock, Rural Development, Fishery and Food (SAGARPA) and SE announced that there are no
reasons to increase egg or poultry prices given that Aguascalientes is not a significant producer.
Moreover, SE reported that the secretariat would be surveying markets to prevent price speculation or
gouging. At this point, it is uncertain whether this outbreak will similarly influence the GOM’s
perspectives on whether to enforce the AD final determination.
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