The United States has urgently reached out to European countries for egg supplies due to a severe shortage caused by an outbreak of avian flu, which has led to the mass culling of chickens.
Supermarket shelves in several states have been depleted, and restrictions have been placed on the number of eggs customers can purchase. In an effort to address the crisis, U.S. authorities have turned to Europe for assistance.
Countries such as Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands have received requests for emergency egg supplies. Jørgen Nyberg Larsen, a representative from Denmark’s agricultural sector, confirmed that the U.S. had made the request.
However, the response from Sweden has been more cautious. Markus Lindström, director of Kronägg, indicated that egg exports to the U.S. are unlikely due to logistical challenges and export restrictions. In contrast, Turkey has already expressed its willingness to increase egg exports to the U.S.
Denmark, meanwhile, reminded the U.S. of ongoing trade disputes, noting America’s reliance on European imports. “This is a good example of how the U.S. remains dependent on European trade,” said Denmark’s Minister of Agriculture, Jakob Jensen.
In Germany, the egg supply situation is currently stable. Hans-Peter Goldnick, president of the German Poultry Industry Association, explained that German farms produce around 44 million eggs daily and also receive additional supplies from the Netherlands.
