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Prolonged flooding and reduced flock sizes have tightened egg supplies, driving retail prices in Ho Chi Minh City to USD 0.14–0.30 each. This marks a 25-30% increase compared to the same period last year.
Market prices show sharp increases
A survey of traditional markets highlights the following retail prices:
- Industrial chicken eggs: USD 0.13-0.15 each
- Egyptian chicken eggs: around USD 0.15 each
- Local free-range chicken eggs: USD 0.15-0.17 each depending on size
- Black chicken eggs with green shells: USD 0.27 each up nearly USD 0.04 from October
Supplies have declined significantly. A vendor at Xom Moi Market in Go Vap District reported that weekly arrivals were were lower than last month and sharply reduced compared to last year.
The northern and central regions face shortages after recent storms, while rising year-end demand has tightened the market further.
At Ba Chieu Market, deliveries have decreased as wholesalers prioritize storm-affected regions. Wholesale buyers can now purchase fewer than 200 eggs at a time, and retail prices have continued to rise.
Rising costs for retailers and consumers
A grocery store owner in District 12 said her purchase price was USD 0.11/egg early this year, increasing to USD 0.12 in October and USD 0.13 now. She must sell at around USD 0.15 to cover transportation and spoilage costs.
Supermarkets outside the price-stabilization program have also adjusted egg prices upward compared to October.
Causes behind the supply decline and price hikes
Online markets list large local eggs at USD 1.90/dozen, while industrial eggs cost USD 0.13-0.15 each. In Hanoi, prices are about 10% higher than in Ho Chi Minh City due to shortages and higher transportation costs.
A sourcing agent in Long An noted that some facilities are stockpiling eggs to produce confectionery for the Tet holiday and shipping them to the Central region. This has temporarily increased sales volume by around 30% in just a few days.
According to the Southeast Vietnam Livestock Association, egg prices remained at low levels for many months, causing prolonged losses for producers. Many farms reduced flock sizes or suspended laying operations. Flooding also damaged barn infrastructure, forcing some households to shift from egg production to meat production to reduce risk.
The combination of smaller flock sizes and storm-related transport disruptions has directly fueled the price surge since October.
Government response and stabilization efforts
The Ho Chi Minh City Statistics Department reported that the consumer price index in October rose 0.14% from September and 3.5% year-on-year, with food prices most affected.
To ease pressure, the City’s Department of Industry and Trade is working with enterprises to stabilize prices. Essentials such as rice, cooking oil, eggs, poultry meat, and vegetables are being supplied at 5-10% below open market prices.