en.Wedoany.com Reported - Seasonal decline in Russian egg prices: Wholesale prices in May 2026 are expected to drop significantly. According to the Russian agricultural research institution "AB-Center," based on regional operational statistics and seasonal market dynamics forecasts, the average wholesale price of eggs in Russia (excluding VAT) in May 2026 is expected to be 76.9 rubles per ten eggs, a month-on-month decrease of 9% and a year-on-year decline of 20.3%. This forecast reflects that the Russian egg market is in a traditional seasonal price downward cycle.
The center's assessment indicates that operational data from some regions shows wholesale egg prices in the first 20 days of May fell by 12% compared to the same period in April. Looking at historical data, the average price decline from April to May over the past five years was 6.9%, and the current decline is significantly higher than the historical average, indicating that market supply and demand dynamics are undergoing adjustment.
According to data from the Russian Federal State Statistics Service, the average wholesale price of eggs (excluding VAT) in April 2026 was 84.6 rubles per ten eggs, a slight increase of 0.7% from March, but a year-on-year rise of 17.4%. "AB-Center" stated that a seasonal price correction typically occurs in May. Looking at the price trend in April, wholesale prices had recovered somewhat from the low levels of the same period last year, but the rapid decline since May has reversed this trend.
The continuous growth in Russian egg production is the main driving force behind the price decline. Official statistics show that from January to April 2026, the country's agricultural organizations produced a total of 13.5 billion eggs, compared to 13.1 billion eggs in the same period last year, an increase of approximately 3%. The steady growth in production has provided ample supply to the market, alleviating the pressure of previously high prices.
Egg prices in the retail market are also showing a downward trend. As of May 18, 2026, the average retail price of eggs was 109.1 rubles per ten eggs. Prices fell by 1.9% within a week and by 4.7% within a month, indicating that the downward price trend has been transmitted from the wholesale segment to the consumer end. However, compared to the same period last year, retail prices are still 11% higher, suggesting that consumers have not yet fully benefited from the price decline. Overall, against the backdrop of continuously growing production, the Russian egg market is entering a period of price adjustment, and the trend in the coming months will continue to be influenced by dynamic changes in supply and demand.
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