The United States has asked Denmark and other European countries to export more eggs amid shortages and steep price increases, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a letter to the Danish Egg Association, seen by Reuters.
In a letter dated late February, the United States sent formal requests to egg-producing countries asking for information on their ability and willingness to export eggs to the U.S. market.
“We are still awaiting further guidance from Washington on next steps, but do you have an estimate of the number of eggs that could be shipped to the United States (assuming they meet all import requirements),” the letter said.
The association responded by saying it would consider the U.S. request, but cautioned that Europe does not have a surplus of eggs. “Globally, there is a shortage of eggs everywhere because consumption is increasing and many have been affected by bird flu,” it said.
The Danish Egg Association also said it had asked the US for more information on the conditions for exporting to the US, which is problematic due to sanitary and other restrictions.
The US request came amid Trump’s tariff threats and promises to impose economic sanctions if Denmark does not hand over control of Greenland to the US.
Wholesale egg prices in the US are breaking records due to a number of factors, including the outbreak of bird flu. US President Donald Trump promised to lower egg prices on his first day in office, but in February prices rose by 59% year-on-year.
In early March, the Association of Poultry and Egg Producers and Exporters of Azerbaijan announced the start of exporting table eggs to the US. The decision was made amid an egg shortage in the US caused by the spread of bird flu, which has led to an increase in egg prices.
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